. The Century book of famous Americans : the story of a young people's pilgrimage to historic homes . THE RETREAT FROM LONG ISLAND. A marvel of generalship. Washington directing the passage of the American army across the East River, at night. replied. The old house was rebuilt and enlarged after the Revolution, in1785, upon plans designed by Washington himself. As you see it to-day,therefore, you see Washingtons own work, alike as to house and grounds. He had to be away from here a great deal, did nt he ? inquired Marian. Far more than he wished, Uncle Tom replied. Washington dearlyloved his
. The Century book of famous Americans : the story of a young people's pilgrimage to historic homes . THE RETREAT FROM LONG ISLAND. A marvel of generalship. Washington directing the passage of the American army across the East River, at night. replied. The old house was rebuilt and enlarged after the Revolution, in1785, upon plans designed by Washington himself. As you see it to-day,therefore, you see Washingtons own work, alike as to house and grounds. He had to be away from here a great deal, did nt he ? inquired Marian. Far more than he wished, Uncle Tom replied. Washington dearlyloved his home and farm life at Mount Vernon. To him, his horses andhis dogs, his acres and his crops, were very important affairs. But he wasat home only twice during the Revolutionary War, and when he was Presi-dent his most enjoyable moments were those passed as a sort of vacationhere at Mount Vernon. How many public offices did he hold in his life? asked Bert. 226 THE CENTURY BOOK OF FAMOUS AMERICANS. GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON ON THE WAY TO HIS INAUGURATION. Not so many in number — soldier, congressman, President, that wasall; but that service extended through nearly fifty years. Remember, hebegan young. His schooling was slight, indeed. But the woods and thefields were a greater school—his university. He was a public surveyor ofland at sixteen, tramping with pole and chain over these very fields andslopes on which we are now looking. At nineteen he was the governorsadjutant, a major in the Virginia militia, and from that time he was beforethe people, known and honored of men. BY THE POTOMAC 22 7 Regular genius, eh ? said Jack. No, not a genius, Jack ; a ibuilder upon sure foundations, but buildingslowly, solidly, safely. Washington was not born great. He grew intogreatness. Things had to be done, and he did them. And as he did themhe gained patience, confidence, ability. See now how gradually he pro-ceeded. From his nineteenth to his twenty-seventh year he was major andcolonel
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