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An imperfect god George Washington, his slaves, and the creation of America

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Main Author: Wiencek, Henry
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Washington, George, > 1732-1799.
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Views on slavery.
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Relations with slaves.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
Slavery > Political aspects > United States > History > 18th century.
United States > Politics and government > 1775-1783.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : General's dream
  • Home ground
  • On the borderland
  • The widow Custis
  • A life honorable and amusing
  • A scheme in Williamsburg
  • So sacred a war as this
  • A different destiny
  • "A sort of shadowy life"
  • The great escape
  • Mrs. Peter's patrimony
  • The justice of the creator.

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