Dolly Madison: The Nation's Hostess (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432567392)

""Dolly Madison: The Nation's Hostess"" by Elizabeth Lippincott Dean is a biography of Dolley Madison, the wife of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. The book explores the life of Dolley Madison from her birth in North Carolina to her death in Washington, D.C. It covers her childhood, her marriage to James Madison, and her role as the First Lady of the United States during his presidency.The book delves into the social and political climate of the early 19th century, and how Dolley Madison navigated the challenges and opportunities of her position as the First Lady. It also explores her influence on American culture and society, and her legacy as a trailblazer for women in politics.Through extensive research and analysis, the author provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Dolley Madison, highlighting her intelligence, charisma, and leadership abilities. The book also includes numerous anecdotes and stories that bring Dolley Madison to life, and provide insight into her personality and character.Overall, ""Dolly Madison: The Nation's Hostess"" is a fascinating and informative biography of one of America's most influential and beloved First Ladies. It offers a unique perspective on the early years of the United States, and sheds light on the important role that women played in shaping the country's history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Elizabeth Lippincot Dean
ISBN-10: 143256739X
ISBN-13: 9781432567392
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d