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

""George Washington, Sportsman: From His Own Journals"" is a book written by John C. Phillips and published in 1928. The book is a collection of George Washington's personal journals and letters, detailing his passion for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Through his own words, readers gain insight into Washington's love for nature and his experiences in the wilderness. The book also provides historical context, including information on the hunting and fishing practices of the time, as well as the social and political climate of the era. Overall, ""George Washington, Sportsman: From His Own Journals"" offers a unique glimpse into the personal life and interests of one of America's most iconic figures.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.