The Life of George Washington - Volume IV (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781596051935)

Author Washington Irving believed this, his monumental biography of America's first great military hero and president, to be his finest literary achievement. Indeed, it is a masterful work, a superlative life of George Washington, and stood as a definitive text long after its 1860 publication. Volume IV delves into the end of the Revolution and Washington's terms as president of the United States, and feature the full texts of his farewell address and will. WASHINGTON IRVING (1783-1859) was born in New York City to Scottish immigrant parents. Considered by some the "Father of American Literature," Irving is best known for his short stories, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle," but he also produced an extensive bibliography of essays, poems, travel books, and biographies.

Author: Washington Irving
ISBN-10: 1596051930
ISBN-13: 9781596051935
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2005
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.93d