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  • George Washington

  • The Wonder of the Age
  • By: John Rhodehamel
  • Narrated by: Joe Barrett
  • Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (80 ratings)

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George Washington

By: John Rhodehamel
Narrated by: Joe Barrett
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Publisher's summary

As editor of the award-winning Library of America collection of George Washington's writings and a curator of the great man's original papers, John Rhodehamel has established himself as an authority of our nation's preeminent founding father. Rhodehamel examines George Washington as a public figure, arguing that the man - who first achieved fame in his early twenties - is inextricably bound to his mythic status. Solidly grounded in Washington's papers and exemplary in its brevity, this approachable biography is a superb introduction to the leader whose name has become synonymous with America.

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The Great Washington

Loved the book! It gave me even more information than I have learned in some previous books about George Washington. It could have included more about his time in Barbados with Lawrence. Otherwise, the book was nicely detailed.

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Decent but very basic overview of Washington

Very basic overview of George Washington. Absolutely no new information here but overall it might be considered ok for anyone completely new to the subject.

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A great biography

This comprehensive biography includes some new information, historically accurate, and not a rehash of many of the old fables surrounding our first president.

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Not what I expected for an unabridged book

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

This was an interesting book. However, I was left feeling disapointed. I bought the book because I wanted to learn, in detail, about the life of George Washington. I felt that this book had given me only the highlights of his life. After finishing the book I had to go back and check to make sure the book was not abridged. It was not.

What does Joe Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Joe Barrett is a greater narrator.

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This is a great book if you are looking for a overview of the life and times of George Washington. If you are looking for a book that will go into detail about his life and times, this is not your book.

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A most excellent and illuminating biography

An excellent and comprehensive listen, this biography sheds light on the accomplishments and failures performed by America’s first president. Rhodehamel’s work succeeds in educating the reader about a human wonder.

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