George Washington: The Crossing
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George Washington: The Crossing

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About the Author Jack E. Levin (1925–2018) was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Malice Toward None ; George Washington: The Crossing ; Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Illustrated ; Proverbs for Young People; and Our Police . He was an author, artist, and small businessman, and was married to his wife, Norma, for sixty years. Mark R. Levin, nationally syndicated talk radio host, host of LevinTV , chairman of Landmark Legal Foundation, and the host of the Fox News show Life, Liberty, & Levin , is the author of seven consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers: Liberty and Tyranny , Ameritopia , The Liberty Amendments , Plunder and Deceit , Rediscovering Americanism , Unfreedom of the Press , and American Marxism. Liberty and Tyranny spent three months at #1 and sold more than 1.5 million copies. His books Men in Black and Rescuing Sprite were also New York Times bestsellers. Levin is an inductee of the National Radio Hall of Fame and was a top adviser to several members of President Ronald Reagan’s cabinet. He holds a BA from Temple University and a JD from Temple University Law School. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. George Washington: The Crossing --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

Features & Highlights

  • The #1
  • New York Times
  • bestselling book for many weeks, Jack Levin presents a beautifully designed account of George Washington’s historic crossing of the Delaware River and the decisive Battle of Trenton, with a foreword by his son, #1
  • New York Times
  • bestselling author and radio host Mark R. Levin.
  • With the warm-hearted patriotism and passion he brought to his beautiful volume
  • Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Illustrated
  • , Jack E. Levin illuminates a profound turning point of the American Revolution: the decisive Battle of Trenton and its prelude—General George Washington leading his broken and ailing troops in a fleet of small wooden boats across the ice-encased Delaware River.While one iconic nineteenth-century painting made the crossing a familiar image, the significance of the against-all-odds victory put into motion on Christmas night, 1776, cannot be told enough. Jack Levin brings to light several vital perspectives, and draws his text from General Washington’s letter to the Continental Congress to describe the amazing account of the unlikely defeat of the Hessian army at Trenton.As a father, Jack Levin inspired his sons—including Mark Levin, and Douglas, and Robert—with his love for America. Around the family table, he would share the facts and events of the nation’s founding, spark lively debates, and pass along his extensive knowledge and his deep and abiding patriotism. Featuring Revolution-era artwork, portraiture, and maps,
  • George Washington: The Crossing
  • imparts the same vivid, intimate telling, that of a father to his sons—the kind of history lesson that lives in the heart forever.

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History comes alive! Stunning!

The cross media mixture of classical artwork, etchings, and historical documents is Jack Levin's signature style. This fantastic book is a must have for school children learning about our Revolutionary War. As the author correctly points out, the Battle of Trenton was one of the first major turning points in the war that secured our nation as independent and sovereign.

I purchased this book in both the hardcover and the ebook formats. I am happy to say that the ebook has pictures that are clickable so you can zoom in for detail. I especially liked the maps, but then, I'm a map person! I greatly enjoyed reading the words of General Washington as he related the details of the battle to John Hancock, then president of the Continental Congress.

A number of years ago, Newt Gingrich and William Forstchen wrote a historical fiction titled 'To Try Mens Souls' which gave a detailed account of the march on Trenton from a typical soldier's point of view. The internal conflict and the harsh conditions of winter were fully described. Honestly though, it took longer to read than the actual battle took to win. 'George Washington: The Crossing' is a great compliment, and both would make a great pairing of books in any library.

Lastly, I think I echo many out there when I write that I would love to be a mere fly on the wall at a Levin family dinner. Jack Levin is not only a remarkable teacher, he is also a shining example of a father. His passion for our country is evident every time I turn on my radio at 6pm Eastern. For this I say 'Thank You sir, and may you have a very Happy Father's Day'.

Home schooler families - buy it. Period.
Librarians looking for a book to add to your juvenile history section, please review. I believe you will like what you see.
129 people found this helpful
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powerful for young adult and up.

this is a wonderful book. it's great because it's concise which makes it a great gift and a potential stepping stone for a younger audience. It's length makes it less intimidating than the larger books on Washington and the Amer. Rev. (if you're a Amer. history buff 'The War of the Revolution' by Ward is great, as well as 'The real George Washington', but they're huge books so maybe not the best starting point for some. ) I got the kindle version of 'The Crossing', will be getting the HC's for the nephews. The point of this book isn't to give an in depth account of events, instead it serves as a patriotic shot in the arm. Powerful, concise and approachable.
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Can't wait to give it to my son!

Can't wait to give it to my son! He can take it with him to summer camp and share it with his friends. This can be a good camp fire discussion as he will be at camp a week before the Fourth of July. Thanks, Mr. Levin.
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an important part of the history of how America came to be America in word and pictures

This is a fast read that you'll want to read and read again. It reads as though every word and phrase was carefully crafted to convey the peril of the young nation in formation. It gives an insight into the great tradition that Mark Levin inherited from his father, and that inspired Liberty and Tyranny.
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written for 3rd graders

No substance at all unless you like historical paintings. I have to add 11 more words to this review in order to submit it which really is unnecessary
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Disappointing

Mark Levin lost a lot of credibility with me, as I bought this book based on his recommendation. I might have learned as much by reading The Battle of Trenton in Wikipedia.
9 people found this helpful
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George Washington: The Crossing

If you want to curl up for a nice read, don't try this one. It will take you about 20 minutes to read. They even went so far to just print 2 words on a page. It reminds me of the book report you had to write for school. You know the one, you thought the heading at the front of the report counted towards the 300 words that were assigned to you. Was it good, who knows, I didn't have enough time to decide. What a waste of money.
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Not what was advertized

This was a total disappointment. It is not a historical account but rather a few pictures from the era and a very amateurish attempt at historical analysis.
I would expect a refund if this were possible.
Do not buy this joke of a book.
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Rip Off

Shame on you Mark and Jack Levin. I could have gotten this information on Wikipedia! My husband is a big fan...bought him the book...even he was disappointed.
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This is a book?

There needs to be a minimal definition of "book" based on size alone if not depth. This is not a book by any standard of number of pages. I feel cheated in that I hurriedly chose the book before reading the negative reviews, just before leaving on a trip.

Another reviewer said he could have learned more from Wikipedia about the battle of Trenton. Well, I suggest that Wikipedia might actually have been Mr. Levin's main, if not sole, source for the book.
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