Dolley Madison Courageous First Lady |
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| Author:
| Pflueger, Lynda |
| Series title: | Historical American Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-1092-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1999 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $18.85USD $26.60 |
Book Description:
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This book traces the life of the wife of James Madison, the fourth United States president and the Father of the Constitution. Famous for rescuing important paintings from the White House when it was burned by the British in 1814, Mrs. Madison's courage and influence has been a model for all First Ladies. Author Lynda Pflueger examines Mrs. Madison's Quaker upbringing, her family life, her role as hostess for President Thomas Jefferson, and her strong influence in establishing the role...
More DescriptionThis book traces the life of the wife of James Madison, the fourth United States president and the Father of the Constitution. Famous for rescuing important paintings from the White House when it was burned by the British in 1814, Mrs. Madison's courage and influence has been a model for all First Ladies. Author Lynda Pflueger examines Mrs. Madison's Quaker upbringing, her family life, her role as hostess for President Thomas Jefferson, and her strong influence in establishing the role of First Lady in presidential and national affairs.