To mark the bicentenary of the death of the revolutionary commander-in-chief, first US president, and mythic culture hero, scholars of literature, culture, and the arts explore phenomena
surrounding him during the two centuries. Their 17 essays consider him as mythic figure and founder; as literary, artistic, and even quasi-religious icon; as an early epitome of interactions
between the mainstream and minorities; as a role model for learned, humanistic, and culturally aware statesmanship; and as an advocate for refined recreations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,
Portland, OR (booknews.com)
