#1737: Nathaniel Philbrick 'Travels with George' | The Book Show

November 02, 2021 00:27:40
#1737: Nathaniel Philbrick 'Travels with George' | The Book Show
The Book Show
#1737: Nathaniel Philbrick 'Travels with George' | The Book Show

Nov 02 2021 | 00:27:40

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Show Notes

Does George Washington still matter? Bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick argues for Washington’s unique contribution to the forging of America by retracing his journey as a new president through all thirteen former colonies. His new book is “Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy.”

Photo courtesy of Viking.

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