George Washington, Sportsman: From His Own Journals (1928) - Hardcover

George Washington, Sportsman: From His Own Journals (1928) is a book written by John C. Phillips that provides an in-depth look at the sporting life of America's first president, George Washington. The book is a collection of Washington's own journals, letters, and other writings that detail his passion for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Washington's sporting life. It covers his early years as a surveyor and his experiences hunting and fishing in Virginia, as well as his later years as a plantation owner and statesman. Throughout the book, readers will gain insight into Washington's love of the outdoors and his dedication to the pursuit of sport. They will learn about his favorite hunting and fishing spots, the equipment he used, and the techniques he employed to catch game. In addition to providing a fascinating glimpse into Washington's personal life and interests, the book also offers a unique perspective on the history of early America. It provides a detailed look at the natural world as it existed in the 18th century, and offers insights into the social and cultural values of the time. Overall, George Washington, Sportsman: From His Own Journals (1928) is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of America's first president, as well as those interested in the history of hunting, fishing, and outdoor sports in early America.Most U.S. presidents engaged in some sort of outdoor sport, prior to, during, and after their term of office. Without question, George Washington�������s main outdoor sporting interest was to be astride his favorite mount riding to the hounds in pursuit of Reynard the Fox. This sort of riding came easily to him after spending countless days on horseback surveying, participating in the French and Indian War in western Pennsylvania, the Revolutionary War, and at Mt. Vernon overseeing his plantation, visiting neighbors, and traveling. By all accounts he was a superb horseman. However relatively few sportsman-historians today appear to know that George Washington also hunted and fished below Mt. Vernon on the Potomac River and its tributaries. A fascinating account of George Washington�������s sporting life from his own journals! --Henry M. Reeves.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.