George Washington kept a diary throughout his life except for a break during the bulk of the war years. When he resumed his diary in May of 1781, his first entry expressed his regret that he had not kept to this daily discipline during the most crucial years in the nation’s fight for independence.
Inspired by Washington’s regret, Teague has attempted to reconstruct the missing entries by studying Washington’s daily orders, writings, and letters. Teague also studied the actual sites along the Continental army’s journey and this knowledge adds realism to the diary. In doing so, the author has found a unique format to write about George Washington.
