In this captivating history, Paul Wilstach takes readers on a tour of Mount Vernon, the sprawling Virginia estate of George Washington. From its early days as a simple farmhouse to its transformation into a grand mansion, Wilstach chronicles the many changes that Mount Vernon underwent during Washington's lifetime and beyond. Along the way, readers will learn about the man behind the myth and gain a better understanding of his enduring legacy as a patriot, statesman, and visionary leader.

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