With George Washington in the Wilderness: The Frontier Life of Christopher Gist

Christopher Gist is a great American hero who has often gone unnoticed. Recognized for giving colonists the first detailed description of the Ohio Country, Gist was a close friend of George Washington, whom he met through their affiliation with the Ohio Company. In 1753, the two went on an arduous trek through the western Pennsylvania wilderness in the dead of winter to deliver a message to the French commander on the upper Allegheny River. Gist had a profound impact on Washington and saved the future president's life on at least two occasions during their mission. Despite Gist's impressive achievements, historians have largely overlooked him. This book extensively details his remarkable accomplishments in frontier exploration and military service.

Author: Paul R. Misencik
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 03/16/2022
Pages: 233
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.82h x 5.83w x 0.71d
ISBN13: 9781476688497
ISBN10: 1476688494
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
- History | Military | United States
- Biography & Autobiography | General

About the Author
Paul R. Misencik is a former airline captain and retired division chief of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). He is a member of the First Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line, a living history foundation. Sally E. Misencik is a former sociologist and teacher with a sincere appreciation of Ohio's many small but valued libraries and historical societies that provide a wealth of Native American history. They live in Reston, Virginia.