Published in 1920, this biography provides a detailed look at the life and career of Douglas Hyde, one of the most prominent figures in the Irish nationalist movement. Written by Diarmid Coffey, a journalist and historian, the book traces Hyde's journey from a young student at Trinity College to his eventual role as the first President of Ireland. Drawing on personal letters, speeches, and other primary sources, the book offers a valuable perspective on the complex political and cultural landscape of early 20th century Ireland. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.