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Washington In Germantown

Washington In Germantown

Charles Francis Jenkins

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104526382
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''Washington in Germantown'' is a historical account of the visits made by George Washington, the Commander-in-Chief and first President of the United States, to Germantown, Pennsylvania. Written by Charles Francis Jenkins in 1905, the book provides a detailed description of the various occasions when Washington visited Germantown, including his stay at the Johnson House during the Revolutionary War and his attendance at the first Mennonite Church in America. The book also explores the history and significance of Germantown, a town with a rich cultural heritage and a pivotal role in the early history of the United States. Through the lens of Washington’s visits, Jenkins provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America’s most iconic figures and the importance of Germantown in shaping the nation’s history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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