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MaryM
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Posted: Feb 25 2008 at 8:50am \| IP Logged

Farmer George Plants a Nation
Peggy Thomas
illustrated by Layne Johnson

Keywords: George Washington Mount Vernon Virginia Potomac farming planting compost manure threshing fertilizer innovation ingenuity determination

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I so wanted to post this book last week before George's birthday but I was still waiting for it from the library. I had seen it but not had a chance to read it. When I did it met my expectations!

It is a fantastic book to add to the ones that were suggested earlier. While most remember George Washington best as a brilliant military general and 1st president of the United States, he was first and foremost a gentleman farmer which is how he is portrayed here.

The book is full of quotes from his diaries and letters reflecting on various aspects of the farm. They are cleverly inserted into the text yet seem part of the illustrations and add to the authentic and historic feel of the book. The paintings that grace the pages really bring the story alive in their richness and detail. My children recognized so many of the places we had visited and learned about during our visit.

End notes include a time-line of George’s life, a brief narrative about his work at Mount Vernon, his thoughts on slavery, and a resource list for more information on his life and work as a farmer.

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MaryM
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Oh, and if you can't make it to Mount Vernon in person, your reading of the book would be enhanced by a virtual visit to the estate - Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens.

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Looks so great, Mary. I can't wait to see it.
Sadly, my library doesn't have it...for now anyway.

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Additional George Washington picture book threads:

George Washington's Cows

Where Was George Washington?

George Washington's Teeth

Geroge: George Washington, Our Founding Father

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