A comprehensive biography of the first President of the United States, this book provides a detailed account of Washington's life, from his early days as a surveyor to his pivotal leadership role during the Revolutionary War. The author, John Marshall, was a close friend of Washington and offers unique insights into the man behind the legend.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.