. The Century book of famous Americans : the story of a young people's pilgrimage to historic homes . • MONUMENT ON THE SITE OF GEORGE WASHINGTONS BIRTHPLACE. By permission of John Crawford & Son, designers BY THE POTOMAC 225. 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 a
. The Century book of famous Americans : the story of a young people's pilgrimage to historic homes . • MONUMENT ON THE SITE OF GEORGE WASHINGTONS BIRTHPLACE. By permission of John Crawford & Son, designers BY THE POTOMAC 225. 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
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