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Posted: Feb 13 2012 at 1:02am | IP Logged Quote MaryM
Complete title: George George Washington, Our Founding Father

by Frank Keating

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Keywords: George Washington Virginia rules civility memorizing education character militia revolution America patriot

Lovely picture book biography of our first president. It is a pictoral treasure to add to any George Washington study for young students. Gives brief overview of his life. Each page covers a period of his life and includes in addition to the main text, a handwritten rule from the "Rules of Civility." As a young schoolboy he copied the "Rules of Civility." These are rules George Washington compiled to guide his life. They no doubt influenced his character and leadership ability.

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These maxims originated in the late sixteenth century in France and were popularly circulated during Washington's time. Washington wrote out a copy of the 110 Rules in his school book when he was about sixteen-years old.


The illustrations are remarkable. My son was just looking over my shoulder (we haven't read it together yet) and said, "Those pictures look real. They are amazing."

Washington's Copy of Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation - website with the George Washington Papers

This link above is to information about the "Rules of Civility" including a list of all 110 rules, and a facsimile of his orginal copy. This is CM copywork exemplified...

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This exercise, now regarded as a formative influence in the development of his character, included guidelines for behavior in pleasant company, appropriate actions in formal situations, and general courtesies.



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