Abigail Adams: First Lady (Women of Achievement)

Description based on print version record. Contents......Page 6 1: One Woman's Sacrifice......Page 8 2: A "Shy but Obstinate" Child......Page 14 3: Birthing a Nation......Page 23 4: A Life in Letters......Page 35 5: Quest for Fame......Page 47 6: The Vice Presidency......Page 62 7: Second First Lady......Page 75 8: Retirement Years......Page 88 9: Her Legacy......Page 105 Chronology......Page 112 Notes......Page 114 Bibliography......Page 119 Further Resources......Page 120 Picture Credits......Page 121 Index......Page 122 About the Author......Page 127 Presents the life and accomplishments of the wife of the second president of the United States, a dedicated wife and mother who played an important role in the birth of the nation. A biography of Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams