This book by the veteran officer of the Civil War gives a detailed account of George Washington as a military leader. Carrington starts the story with the first years of Washington's life, describing early influences in his family and social environment that shaped his leadership qualities and military talent. The book is mainly drawn from letters and official documents that render Washington a willful and talented personality and a leader of the nation. Also, it is interesting in terms of military strategy, as Carrington gives a detailed account of Washington's strategy, logistics, engineering, tactics, and more.

Henry B. Carrington (1824 - 1912) was a lawyer, professor, prolific author, and officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and in the Old West during Red Cloud's War. He created several works on the American Revolution, Great Plains Indian War, and other conflicts and published military maps and charts.