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A journalist takes a close look at the Founding Father's creative accounting skills in "a very funny book" (The New York Times Book Review).George Washington made a noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the Continental Army--but as this book reveals, he also took it as an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations.In a close analysis of the document that financed our Revolution, Marvin…
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- Author: Marvin Kitman, George Washington
- Publisher: Grove Press
- Year: 2007
- Pages: 288
- ISBN: 9780802196613
- ISBN-10: 0802196616
- ISBN-13: 9780802196613
- Format: ePub
- Language: English
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A journalist takes a close look at the Founding Father's creative accounting skills in "a very funny book" (The New York Times Book Review).George Washington made a noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the Continental Army--but as this book reveals, he also took it as an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations.
In a close analysis of the document that financed our Revolution, Marvin Kitman uncovers some surprising scandals and fascinating facts--and serves each up with verve and wit.
"An intriguing network of historical detection." --San Francisco Chronicle
- Author: Marvin Kitman, George Washington
- Publisher: Grove Press
- Year: 2007
- Pages: 288
- ISBN: 9780802196613
- ISBN-10: 0802196616
- ISBN-13: 9780802196613
- Format: ePub
- Language: English English
A journalist takes a close look at the Founding Father's creative accounting skills in "a very funny book" (The New York Times Book Review).
George Washington made a noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the Continental Army--but as this book reveals, he also took it as an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations.
In a close analysis of the document that financed our Revolution, Marvin Kitman uncovers some surprising scandals and fascinating facts--and serves each up with verve and wit.
"An intriguing network of historical detection." --San Francisco Chronicle
George Washington made a noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the Continental Army--but as this book reveals, he also took it as an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations.
In a close analysis of the document that financed our Revolution, Marvin Kitman uncovers some surprising scandals and fascinating facts--and serves each up with verve and wit.
"An intriguing network of historical detection." --San Francisco Chronicle
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