First ladies of the republic : Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the creation of an iconic American role / Jeanne E. Abrams.

Author/creator Abrams, Jeanne E., 1951- author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : New York University Press, [2018]
Description312 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction: first ladies of the republic: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the forging of an American role -- Martha Washington: the road to the first ladyship -- Abigail and John Adams: the long apprenticeship to the White House -- Abigail Adams: the second first lady -- Dolley Madison: the first lady as "queen of America" -- Conclusion: the first ladyship launched.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formBiography.
LCCN 2017034128
ISBN9781479886531 hardcover ; alkaline paper
ISBN147988653X hardcover ; alkaline paper

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E176.2 .A27 2018 ✔ Available Place Hold