Martha Washington An American Life

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Martha Custis was an attractive, wealthy widow and the mother of two young children when she agreed to marry again in 1759 and begin a new life as Martha Washington. For the next forty-one years, Martha was not only her husbandas beloved partner, but also the absolute mainstay of his increasingly powerful and stressful life. Far from the kindly frump of popular mythology, Brady has discovered a decisive, indomitable woman who contributed greatly to the character of the new country in war and peace. In her superb new biography, Patricia Brady at last gives the first first lady her due.

Though Martha Washington burned their private correspondence after Georgeas death, Brady draws on a vast array of primary sources to reconstruct the daily texture of the Washingtonsa marriage as well as the nuances of Marthaas character. Martha Washington was a strong-minded, passionate individual, a woman deeply devoted to her husband, children, and country. This first biography to capture her generosity, humor, grace, and stubborn resourcefulness is sure to win fans of "Founding Mothers" and anyone curious about womenas roles in the shaping of our nation.

Product Info

ISBN: 0670034304

ISBN-13: 9780670034307

Publisher: Viking Adult

Year: 2005

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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