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Author:

Achenbach, Joel.

Title:

The grand idea : George Washington's Potomac and the race to the West / Joel Achenbach.

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster,

Copyright Date:

c2004

Description:

367 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Potomac River--History--18th century.
Potomac River--History--History--18th century.
Potomac River Valley--Description and travel.
Washington, George,--1732-1799--Travel--Potomac River Valley.
Washington, George,--1732-1799--Political and social views.
Political culture--History--18th century.
United States--Politics and government--1783-1809.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Summary:

Chronicles retired general George Washington's adventurous 680-mile trek down the Potomac River, a journey during which he endeavored to prevent disunion, collected key frontier data, and inspired engineering achievements.

ISBN:

9780684848570
0684848570

LCCN:

2004045307

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

ORAX826 -- Scott Community College (Bettendorf)

PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)

UTAX314 -- Emmaus Bible College Library (Dubuque)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

PYAX423 -- ECC - Osgood Library (Iowa Falls)

XYPC787 -- Eckels Memorial Library (Oakland) — 973.202 Ach

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)