In Search of George Washington gives a glimpse into the life and career of the first president by presenting a collection of Washington’s personal correspondence. Introduced by William Abbot, this volume takes the reader on the journey of finding a man through reading his letters.
Half-leather, bound in blue Morocco and blue handmade paste paper.
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In Search of George Washington is the first volume in our American Presidency Series, a series that takes the reader through the history of our nations most illustrious Presidents by compiling facsimiles of historical letters, documents, and photographs.
Additional information
Weight
5 lbs
Dimensions
Book: 9 5/8" x 11 5/16" ''Clam-shell Box: 9 3/4" x 11 3/4"
Edition
First Edition of 250 copies signed by the author and publisher, bound in half blue Morocco leather and blue paste paper. Comes in a black clam-shell box with a leather spine label.
Published: 2006
The Author
Professor William W. Abbot (1922-2009) was a longtime editor of The Papers of George Washington at the University of Virginia and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author of numerous books.