The Cabin Faced West

TitleThe Cabin Faced West
Year of Publication1958
Publication TypeNovel
Number of Pages or Episodes124 p.
LanguageEnglish
AuthorsFritz, Jean
Tertiary AuthorsRojankovsky, Feodor
PublisherG. P. Putnam's Son
CityNew York
KeywordsAnn Hamilton (1767-1848); George Washington (1732-99); James Craik (c. 1727-1814); John Canon (1726-98); pioneers
Abstract

When George Washington and his personal physician, Dr. James Craik, notice Ann Hamilton, 10, picking blackberries on Hamilton Hill, Washington County, they ask if they can have dinner at her house. According to Hamilton family lore Ann answered, “Mother is going to have only peas and potatoes for dinner; if George Washington can eat peas and potatoes, I expect Father will give him his dinner.” Washington ate, but did not sleep, at the Hamilton home.

Notes

Monongahela is referred to as Devore’s Ferry, as it was then known.

This novel is drawn from the author’s family stories and President Washington’s diary.

Author Biography

Jean Fritz (1915—2017) was born in Hankow, China, to missionary parents from Washington County. In 1986 she won the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for her contributions to children's literature. Feodor Rojankovsky (1891-1970) was born in Russia and in 1941 emigrated to the United States, where he illustrated more than 100 books for children.

Time

1784