| Description |
xiii, 417 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-407) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Twenty-five miles as the crow flies from Washington -- 2. "John Dandridge's daughter" -- 3. A young matron and her family -- 4. The widow Custis -- 5. George Washington, his family and friends -- 6. A twelfth night wedding -- 7. Halcyon days -- 8. Uneasy times -- 9. Sudden changes and milestones -- 10. "Mrs. Washington, a warm Loyalist" -- 11. "I doe my dear sister most religiously wish thare was an end to the matter" -- 12. "General Washington's lady, an example of persistent industry" -- 13. "A dreary kind of place -- 14. Middlebrook and Morristown -- 15. "We look upon the Americans as already at our feet" -- 16. A long time going home -- 17. "Under their own vine and fig tree" -- 18. "The General is gone to New York" -- 19. "A state prisoner" -- 20. Philadelphia -- 21. "Duty and inclination" -- 22. Transitions -- 23. "Once more, under our own vine and fig tree" -- 24. "No more trials to pass through" -- Epilogue -- A culinary lagniappe : recipes from Martha Washington's books of cookery and Booke of sweetmeats. |
| Subject |
Washington, Martha, 1731-1802.
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Washington, Martha, 1731-1802. |
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Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography.
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Presidents' spouses. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Washington, George, 1732-1799.
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Washington, George, 1732-1799. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Added Title |
First lady of liberty |
| ISBN |
0471158925 acid-free paper |
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