John and Abigail Adams

by St. George, Judith

• ISBN13: 9780823415717
• ISBN10: 0823415716
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Holiday House

Summary

Examines the historical importance of the marriage between John Adams, the second president of the United States, and his wife Abigail, who was well known for speaking out against slavery and for women's rights.

Author Biography

Judith St. George is the author of several acclaimed books for young readers, including the Caldecott Award-winning So You Want to Be President?, and In the Line of Fire: Presidents' Lives at Stake, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. She lives with her husband in Connecticut

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
Magnet and Steel	p. 1
Mamma and Pappa	p. 10
Fellow Patriots	p. 18
The Letter Writers	p. 28
Mr. and Mrs. Delegate	p. 36
Public Duty, Private Tears	p. 42
A Cruel Separation	p. 50
Indecision	p. 56
Very, Very Happy	p. 62
Mr. and Mrs. Ambassador	p. 68
A Flurry of Politics	p. 77
Turnabout	p. 85
Mr. and Mrs. President	p. 91
The Old Man and the Old Woman	p. 102
Washington City	p. 110
Farmers for Life	p. 117
Grandmamma and Grandpappa	p. 128
Epilogue	p. 135
Adams Family Chronology	p. 137
Bibliography	p. 139
Illustration Credits	p. 141
Index	p. 143
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