Martha Washington |
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| Author:
| Mattern, Joanne |
| Series title: | First Ladies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61784-825-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2007 |
| Publisher: | ABDO Publishing Company
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| Imprint: | Checkerboard Library |
| Book Format: | Online resource |
| List Price: | USD $51.35USD $31.36 |
Book Description:
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This book introduces young readers to the life of Martha Washington, beginning with her childhood in Virginia. Readers will become familiar with her steadfastness as they learn about her first marriage to Daniel Custis as a young girl and later her second marriage to George Washington. The book details Mrs. Washington's life at Mount Vernon, her courage during the American Revolution, and her time as First Lady, acting as hostess both in New York City, New York, and Philadelphia,...
More DescriptionThis book introduces young readers to the life of Martha Washington, beginning with her childhood in Virginia. Readers will become familiar with her steadfastness as they learn about her first marriage to Daniel Custis as a young girl and later her second marriage to George Washington. The book details Mrs. Washington's life at Mount Vernon, her courage during the American Revolution, and her time as First Lady, acting as hostess both in New York City, New York, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Informative sidebars and full-color photos accompany easy-to-read, engaging text. Includes timeline, fun facts, index, and glossary.