Martha Washington: An American Life
May 2006 · Sold by Penguin
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With this revelatory and painstakingly researched book, Martha Washington, the invisible woman of American history, at last gets the biography she deserves. In place of the domestic frump of popular imagination, Patricia Brady resurrects the wealthy, attractive, and vivacious young widow who captivated the youthful George Washington. Here are the able landowner, the indomitable patriot (who faithfully joined her husband each winter at Valley Forge), and the shrewd diplomat and emotional mainstay. And even as it brings Martha Washington into sharper and more accurate focus, this sterling life sheds light on her marriage, her society, and the precedents she established for future First Ladies.
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Meagan McNeilly
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February 4, 2017
Had to read a biography for an English class project and am so glad that I chose this one! It is fascinating and intriguing. I highly recommend!
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IntrepidFraidyCat
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July 28, 2015
I really liked this book. It stayed on topic without long tangents into George's bio or into details of the Revolution.
About the author
Patricia Brady has a Ph.D. in history from Tulane University and served for twenty years as director of publications at the Historic New Orleans Collection. Her previous books include George Washington's Beautiful Nell. She is the recipient of a Mellon fellowship.
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