This biography tells the story of Douglas Hyde, an important figure in Irish history. Hyde was a pioneering scholar of the Irish language who played a key role in the formation of the Gaelic League, an organization dedicated to promoting the Irish language and preserving Irish culture in the face of British imperialism. This book provides a comprehensive look at Hyde's life and accomplishments, and sheds light on a fascinating period in Irish history. 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.