Bibliograph

Washington's circle, the creation of the president, David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler

Type

Label

Washington's circle, the creation of the president, David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [435]-499) and index

Illustrations

portraitsplatesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Washington's circle

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

882530792

Responsibility statement

David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler

Sub title

the creation of the president

Summary

A group portrait of America's first President and the men who served with him to create the office shares insights into their personalities and the consequences of Washington's decision to heed or disregard specific advice

Table Of Contents

"A citizen of so much consequence" -- "The most insignificant office" -- "Not the tincture of ha-ture about her" -- "His person is little and ordinary" -- "Republican court" -- "A stranger in this country" -- "A certain species of property" -- "This may end disagreeably" -- "A spirit of accommodation" -- "The sensation of a philosophic mind" -- "A particular measure proceeding from a particular officer" -- "Positively unable to articulate a word" -- "Political heresies" -- "Sweets of officer" -- "Spirit of party" -- "The look of an upstart" -- "Laugh us into war" -- "Earnest desire of do right" -- "A war soon with Britain" -- "Do not turn your back" -- "That man is a traitor" -- "To you I shall return" -- "A magic in his name" -- "Friends and fellow citizens" -- "Already turned farmer again" -- Closing the circle

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