The Life of George Washington is a classic biography of the first president of the United States, written by Mason Locke Weems, a contemporary of Washington. Weems' biography is famous for its numerous anecdotes and folk tales about Washington, including the story of the cherry tree and the hatchet. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of this great American hero.

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