The Boys of Greenway Court: A Tale of the Early Days of Washington

TitleThe Boys of Greenway Court: A Tale of the Early Days of Washington
Year of Publication1893
Publication TypeNovel
Number of Pages or Episodes296 p.
LanguageEnglish
AuthorsButterworth, Hezekiah
PublisherD. Appleton
CityNew York
KeywordsColonial America; French and Indian War; George Washington (1732-99); Revolutionary War
Abstract

This novelized biography follows George Washington from his youth at Greenway Court—Thomas Fairfax’s iconic Virginia estate—through the French and Indian War, the Revolution, and his presidency.

Notes

Pine Creek is referred to as Piney Creek. Settings are referred to by their historical names as follows: Lawrenceville is Shannopin’s Town; Harmony Twp. is Logstown; Forward Twp. is Murdering Town.

Author Biography

Hezekiah Butterworth (1839-1905), born in Warren, Rhode Island, was an author, poet, and platform lecturer.

Time

1740s-90s