Washington, Bowdoin, and Franklin: As Portrayed in Occasional Addresses is a book written by Robert Charles Winthrop in 1876. The book is a collection of speeches and addresses given by the author on the lives and accomplishments of three prominent figures in American history: George Washington, James Bowdoin, and Benjamin Franklin. In the first section of the book, Winthrop discusses the character and leadership of George Washington, the first President...