""George Washington: The Image and the Man"" by William E. Woodward is a comprehensive biography of the first President of the United States. The book explores both the public and private life of George Washington, examining his leadership during the American Revolution, his role in shaping the U.S. Constitution, and his time as President. Woodward also delves into Washington's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, his love of farming, and his views on slavery. The author analyzes the many images of Washington that have been created over the years, from the heroic figure of the Revolution to the fatherly and wise President. The book provides a nuanced and detailed portrait of one of America's most important historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.