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The First of Men: A Life of George Washington
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The First of Men: A Life of George Washington Trade paperback - 1989

by Ferling, John E

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University of Tennessee Press., 1989. First Trade paper edition. Likely first printing (not stated).. Trade paperback. Fine. No dust jacket as issued.. 1 Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 598 p. B&W archival photo sections. Audience: General/trade. Biography of 18th century colonist, military strategist, surveyor, and revolutionary who became the first President of the United States. Indeed, George Washington was a 4th generation colonist when born in 1732. While most biographers have failed to strip away the iconic image of 'the father of our country', Prof. Ferling earned high praise for this work, presenting a total picture, based on extensive research, and written with the flow of a really good story.
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  • Title The First of Men: A Life of George Washington
  • Author Ferling, John E
  • Binding Trade paperback
  • Edition First Trade paper edition. Likely first printing (not stated).
  • Condition Used - Fine. No dust jacket as issued.
  • Pages 598
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Press., Knoxville, TN
  • Date 1989
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # Alibris.0001294
  • ISBN 9780870496288 / 087049628X
  • Weight 1.9 lbs (0.86 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.09 x 6.05 x 1.46 in (23.09 x 15.37 x 3.71 cm)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 87026037
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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John Ferling is the author of nine books and numerous articles on the American Revolution and early American wars, and has appeared in four television documentaries devoted to the Revolution and the War of Independence. His book A Leap in the Dark won the Fraunces Tavern Book Award as the year's best book on the American Revolution, and Almost a Miracle was named the New York American Revolution Round Table Best Book of 2007 He lives in metropolitan Atlanta.