The man of mode A certain species of property The prodigy Providence A world of his own The Asiatic prince A shock of electricity - The general. A short-lived family Fortune's favorite Wilderness mission Bloodbath Shades of death The soul of an army A votary to love Darling of a grateful country - The planter. Includes bibliographical references (pages 859-867) and index In "Washington : a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation, dashing forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man, and revealing an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people Xxi, 904 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : 25 cm
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