This book is a comprehensive and impeccably researched biography of one of America's most iconic leaders and founding fathers, George Washington. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources and primary documents, the author offers readers a deep and nuanced understanding of Washington's life, achievements, and legacy, as well as his role in the formation of the United States of America. Engagingly written and beautifully illustrated, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of America and the fascinating figures that shaped it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.