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

George Washington, Sportsman: From His Own Journals is a book written by John C. Phillips in 1928. The book is a compilation of George Washington's own journals and letters that detail his passion for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The book provides an insight into the personal life of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and his love for nature and the outdoors. It also sheds light on the hunting and fishing practices of the 18th century and the role they played in the lives of the people of that time. The book is a valuable resource for historians, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the life of George Washington.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. Read more