{"product_id":"french-and-indian-war","title":"The Making of George Washington Book Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrace the events that ignited the French and Indian War through George Washington’s early military experiences with this two-book bundle. Pairing narrative history with Washington’s firsthand writings, these publications explore the Jumonville affair, the construction of Fort Necessity, and the battle that contributed to the wider Seven Years’ War. Together, they provide historical context through modern scholarship and Washington’s own words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooks Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Charming Field for an Encounter: The Story of George Washington’s Fort Necessity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow George Washington’s 1753 diplomatic mission to the Ohio River Valley and the confrontations that followed. Drawing from historical documents, including Washington’s journal, Robert C. Alberts recounts the Jumonville affair and the Battle of Fort Necessity, two pivotal encounters that helped spark the French and Indian War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge Washington’s Journal for 1754\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead Washington’s firsthand account of his 1754 expedition to the Ohio River Valley, covering the skirmish at Jumonville Glen and preparations for the Battle of Fort Necessity. Retranslated into English after the original journal was lost, this edition includes detailed notes that provide context for the events, decisions, and controversies surrounding the opening of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two historical nonfiction softcover publications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eA Charming Field for an Encounter:\u003c\/i\u003e 63 color pages; approximately 6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eGeorge Washington’s Journal for 1754:\u003c\/i\u003e 34 pages; approximately 6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes narrative history and a primary source document\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText by Robert C. Alberts with illustrations by Daniel Maffia in \u003ci\u003eA Charming Field for an Encounter\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in the USA and published by Eastern National\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"America's National Parks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53368673993002,"sku":null,"price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5322\/7818\/files\/FrenchandIndianWar.jpg?v=1793803435","url":"https:\/\/shop.americasnationalparks.org\/products\/french-and-indian-war","provider":"America's National Parks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}