The Life of George Washington - Volume IV (Cosimo Classics Biography)

Author Washington Irving believed this his monumental biography of Americas 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 Washingtons 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.