Synopsis This joint biography of John and Abigail Adams, which draws heavily on their letters, explores their complex and loving relationship.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2001-08-01 | | Edition Description: | Illustrated |
| Size | | Length: | 192 pages | | Height: | 10.3 in | | Width: | 8.0 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 25.6 oz |
Publisher's Note The marriage between John Adams, the second president of the United States, and his wife Abigail, well known for speaking out on women's rights, is one of the most famous partnerships in American history. John's lifelong involvement in American public life included service in the Continental Congress, an ambassadorship to England, and election as the second President of the United States. Abigail fiercely supported the American Revolution and the young country it created--as well as her husband's ambitious career. But while they were as drawn to each other as "steel and the magnet," their marriage also went through the trials of extended separation. During these times, they relied on letters to keep their bond alive.
Industry Reviews "Colonial, federal, and international events are explained in just enough detail to bring kids up to speed, and middle-schoolers who enjoy peeking at the domestic travails of public figures will relish this humanizing history." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Elizabeth Bush (12/01/2001)
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