The Youth of Washington: Told in the Form of an Autobiography
Author(s): Silas Weir Mitchell
Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography
Narrators: Donald Cummings, Kerry Adams, Andrea Kotzer, Michael Fassio, Mike Manolakes, Jim Pierson-Perry, Jenno, Chad Jackson, Chip, Paul Yarish
Number of Chapters: 40
Length: 06 hours and 22 minutes
Language: English
Departing from the usual third person narratives of biographies, this account is told in the first person as the reminiscences of a now retired George Washington. Reflecting on his days as a youth, he relates his family history, education, and military life up to the age of about 26 when he was a colonel. Naturally the author takes much liberty in filling in the details of Washington’s life, but largely remains true to history and the spirit of the man. The result is an engaging story that flows naturally, entertaining as it informs. - Summary by Larry Wilson