Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy

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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“Travels with George . . . is quintessential Philbrick—a lively, courageous, and masterful achievement.” —The Boston Globe

Does George Washington still matter? Bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick argues for Washington’s unique contribution to the forging of America by retracing his journey as a new president through all thirteen former colonies, which were now an unsure nation. Travels with George marks a new first-person voice for Philbrick, weaving history and personal reflection into a single narrative.

When George Washington became president in 1789, the United States of America was still a loose and quarrelsome confederation and a tentative political experiment. Washington undertook a tour of the ex-colonies to talk to ordinary citizens about his new government, and to imbue in them the idea of being one thing—Americans.

In the fall of 2018, Nathaniel Philbrick embarked on his own journey into what Washington called “the infant woody country” to see for himself what America had become in the 229 years since. Writing in a thoughtful first person about his own adventures with his wife, Melissa, and their dog, Dora, Philbrick follows Washington’s presidential excursions: from Mount Vernon to the new capital in New York; a monthlong tour of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island; a venture onto Long Island and eventually across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The narrative moves smoothly between the eighteenth and twenty-first centuries as we see the country through both Washington’s and Philbrick’s eyes.

Written at a moment when America’s founding figures are under increasing scrutiny, Travels with George grapples bluntly and honestly with Washington’s legacy as a man of the people, a reluctant president, and a plantation owner who held people in slavery. At historic houses and landmarks, Philbrick reports on the reinterpretations at work as he meets reenactors, tour guides, and other keepers of history’s flame. He paints a picture of eighteenth-century America as divided and fraught as it is today, and he comes to understand how Washington compelled, enticed, stood up to, and listened to the many different people he met along the way—and how his all-consuming belief in the union helped to forge a nation.

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Are you fascinated by America's founding figures and their lasting impact on the nation? Look no further than "Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy." This New York Times bestseller by Nathaniel Philbrick is a captivating exploration of George Washington's journey as a new president through all thirteen former colonies. Delve into the unique contribution Washington made to the forging of America through a gripping narrative that weaves history and personal reflection together. Discover why this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of the United States.

Step into the shoes of Nathaniel Philbrick as he embarks on his own adventure in the fall of 2018, following in Washington's footsteps to witness how America has evolved over the past 229 years. Philbrick's first-person account, written with thoughtful insight, takes you on a journey from Mount Vernon to the new capital in New York, an extensive tour of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Long Island, and even across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

"Travels with George" seamlessly intertwines the eighteenth and twenty-first centuries, allowing you to experience the country through the eyes of both Washington and Philbrick. As you explore historic houses and landmarks, witness the ongoing reinterpretation of Washington's legacy. Philbrick immerses you in the captivating world of reenactors, tour guides, and other keepers of history's flame, shedding light on Washington's role as a man of the people, a reluctant president, and a plantation owner grappling with the issue of slavery.

Uncover the divisions and challenges faced by eighteenth-century America, and draw parallels to our modern society. Through the encounters Washington had with different individuals from all walks of life, you'll gain a deeper understanding of his unwavering belief in the union and how it shaped a nation. "Travels with George" provides a thought-provoking examination of the man behind the legend, offering valuable insights that resonate in today's world.

Experience the incredible journey of Washington and Philbrick firsthand. Immerse yourself in the pages of "Travels with George" and gain a new appreciation for America's beginnings. Join us on this fascinating exploration by securing your copy here.

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