Farmer George, Volume 1 by Lewis Melville
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"Farmer George, Volume 1" by Lewis Melville is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work seeks to portray the character of King George III, primarily focusing on his life outside of the political sphere. Through this exploration, the author looks at the king’s domestic virtues and personal life, shedding light on the complexities of his character, which contrastingly includes both homely simplicity and political scheming. At the start
of "Farmer George," the reader is introduced to the lineage of King George III, beginning with his father Frederick, Prince of Wales. The opening chapters detail the tumultuous relationship between Frederick and his parents amidst court intrigues, financial troubles, and the pressures of royal life. As the narrative unfolds, it showcases the early challenges faced by George III in his formative years and the influences of those around him, such as his mother's parenting and the guidance of various tutors who aimed to shape his upbringing. The tone is both informative and critical, painting a well-rounded picture of the dynamics within the royal family and setting the stage for George III's eventual ascendance to the throne. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Melville, Lewis, 1874-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | Farmer George, Volume 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Cathy Maxam, Heather Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 |
| Subject | George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39980 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39980-5 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 653 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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