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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 1613736053
- EAN
- 9781613736050
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Hardback
- Release Title
- Riding with George: Sportsmanship & Chivalry in the Making of ...
- Artist
- Philip G. Smucker
- Brand
- N/A
- Colour
- N/A
- Book Title
- Riding with George : Sportsmanship and Chivalry in the Making of America's First President
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), Presidents & Heads of State, Europe / General, United States / General
- Item Weight
- 23.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 384 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1613736053
ISBN-13
9781613736050
eBay Product ID (ePID)
237804031
Product Key Features
Book Title
Riding with George : Sportsmanship and Chivalry in the Making of America's First President
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), Presidents & Heads of State, Europe / General, United States / General
Publication Year
2017
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
23.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2016-045667
Reviews
"In Riding with George , Philip Smucker masterfully weaves a historical mosaic of vignettes about George Washington, bringing to life the character, passions, and indulgences of our first president. . . . A must-read for aficionados who crave a detailed look into the life and exploits of Washington." - Maj. Gen. Robert D. Carlson, commanding general, Transatlantic Division, US Army Corps of Engineers, "...an interesting and enjoyable look at Washington's evolution from an original perspective." -- Booklist, "Philip Smucker has delivered new and fascinating insights into the character of our first president. If the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man, we owe a debt of gratitude to Washington's horses." --Jim Wofford, Olympic equestrian and riding coach, "niche historians and Washington enthusiasts should enjoy this unusual angle on America's first president.."-- The Chronicle of the Horse, "For all that is known about George Washington, Philip Smucker finds the untold story. Here is the muscular Washington, galloping through the Virginia woods, chasing after foxes, charging fearlessly through musket fire. Retracing his every move on horseback and exploring young George's favorite haunts, Smucker brings to life the man as he was. A delightful tale." -- Tom Gjelten , NPR senior correspondent and author of Nation of Nations: A Great American Immigration Story, "Washington's equestrian and other athletic skills have been touched on often but briefly by historians and biographers. But now for the first time Philip Smucker collects these scattered details, reports, and vignettes, and he skillfully weaves them into an illuminating contribution to our understanding of Washington's accomplishments and greatness." --Justin Glenn, author of The Washingtons: A Family History, "An intriguing look at the first president, and an enjoyable one." --Bruce Chadwick, author of George Washington's War , "An intriguing look at the first president, and an enjoyable one." --Bruce Chadwick, author of George Washington's War, "In Riding with George , Philip Smucker masterfully weaves a historical mosaic of vignettes about George Washington, bringing to life the character, passions, and indulgences of our first president. . . . A must-read for aficionados who crave a detailed look into the life and exploits of Washington." - Maj. Gen. Robert D. Carlson, commanding general, Transatlantic Division, US Army Corps of Engineers, "Whether hurdling on horseback over stone walls, chasing wild game through the backwoods of the Shenandoah, or light-stepping a minuet in the ballroom of the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg, Philip Smucker explores the very active life of George Washington through his passion for sports and games. His fast paced narrative demonstrates the inextricable link between Washington's mastery of leadership on the battlefield and in national politics and those pursuits that tested his physical courage, social skills, and moral code of conduct. This book is a splendid introduction to the rawness and refinements of a colonial culture that shaped the man who became the icon of a new nation." --Carl Lounsbury, architectural historian, College of William and Mary, "For all that is known about George Washington, Philip Smucker finds the untold story. Here is the muscular Washington, galloping through the Virginia woods, chasing after foxes, charging fearlessly through musket fire. Retracing his every move on horseback and exploring young George's favorite haunts, Smucker imagines the man as he must have been. A delightful tale." -- Tom Gjelten , NPR senior correspondent and author of Nation of Nations: A Great American Immigration Story, " Riding With George gently confronts the marble, ossified immensity of the historical George Washington and strives to reveal the human side of America's most legendary figure. Smucker's affable tour of the haunts of our first president succeeds rather well at this daunting task." -- Washington Post
Synopsis
Long before George Washington was a president or general, he was a sportsman. Born in 1732, he had a physique and aspirations that were tailor made for his age, one in which displays of physical prowess were essential to recognition in society. At six feet two inches and with a penchant for rambunctious horse riding, what he lacked in formal schooling he made up for in physical strength, skill, and ambition. Virginia colonial society rewarded men who were socially adept, strong, graceful, and fair at play. Washington's memorable performances on the hunting field and on the battlefield helped crystallize his contribution to our modern ideas about athleticism and chivalry, even as they also highlight the intimate ties between sports and war. Washington's actions, taken individually and seen by others as the core of his being, helped a young nation bridge the old to the new and the aristocrat to the republican. Author Philip G. Smucker, a fifth-great-grandnephew of George Washington, uses his background as a war correspondent, sports reporter, and amateur equestrian to weave an insightful tale based upon his own travels in the footsteps and hoofprints of Washington as a surveyor, sportsman, and field commander. As often as possible, he saddles up and charges off to see what Washington's woods, byways, and battlefields look like from atop a saddle. Riding with George is "boots-in-stirrups" storytelling that unspools Washington's rise to fame in a never-before-told yarn. It shows how a young Virginian's athleticism and Old World chivalry propelled him to become a model of right action and good manners for a fledgling nation.
LC Classification Number
E312.S67 2017
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- r***1 (177)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was exactly as described and arrived quickly. The only problem is a recurring one with this seller and other similar sellers - the book is poorly packaged in a plastic envelope and gets heavily bumped in shipping. I would like to see the books wrapped before shipment, but I understand this can't be done for cost reason. Luckily it isn't an expensive book, and I will continue to purchase basic books from this seller. A+++++
- 4***1 (1637)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook arrived quickly and is pretty close to "Very Good" description. Value priced and I'm glad I made the purchase as this is an excellent read. However, the book was mailed loose inside an over-sized plastic bag without any protection. Wrapped in a bubble wrap jacket would be a big help. A book can take a beating in USPS transit without some buffer. I can't tell if the bumps and dings were original or occurred in transit. I'd prefer to pay for shipping than have it sent with no protection.
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- d***0 (433)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem bought: Ocean Ramsey Shark book * Item value for the money 5/5 * Condition matching as advertised 5/5 * Quickly dispatched 5/5 * Arrived on time 5/5 * Shipping cost for this type of item 5/5 * Packaging quality for this item 5/5 * Seller recommendation 5/5 * Communication: NA (not needed as it arrived on time) * Comments: Ty for your business!!
- r***1 (177)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was exactly as described and arrived quickly. The only problem is a recurring one with this seller and other similar sellers - the book is poorly packaged in a plastic envelope and gets heavily bumped in shipping. I would like to see the books wrapped before shipment, but I understand this can't be done for cost reason. Luckily it isn't an expensive book, and I will continue to purchase basic books from this seller. A+++++
- 4***1 (1637)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook arrived quickly and is pretty close to "Very Good" description. Value priced and I'm glad I made the purchase as this is an excellent read. However, the book was mailed loose inside an over-sized plastic bag without any protection. Wrapped in a bubble wrap jacket would be a big help. A book can take a beating in USPS transit without some buffer. I can't tell if the bumps and dings were original or occurred in transit. I'd prefer to pay for shipping than have it sent with no protection.