Washington's Birthday: Its History, Observance, Spirit And Significance As Related In Prose And Verse

By Robert Haven Schauffler

Book Overview

Washington's Birthday: Its History, Observance, Spirit And Significance As Related In Prose And Verse is a book written by Robert Haven Schauffler. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, observance, spirit, and significance of Washington's Birthday. It explores the various ways in which the holiday has been celebrated throughout American history and examines the role that George Washington played in shaping the country's identity. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the holiday. These sections include discussions of the history of the holiday, the various ways in which it has been celebrated over the years, and the significance of Washington's legacy for contemporary American society. The book also includes a number of poems and other literary works that have been written about Washington and his birthday over the years. Overall, Washington's Birthday: Its History, Observance, Spirit And Significance As Related In Prose And Verse is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this important American holiday and its place in the country's cultural and historical heritage.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163287261
• ISBN13: 9781163287262
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"