Martha Washington: An American Life
Patricia Brady
Apr 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Laural Merlington
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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.
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 capt...
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Patricia Brady has a PhD in history from Tulane University and served for twenty years as director of publications at the Historic New Orleans Collection. Her books include George Washington's Beautiful Nell. She is the recipient of a Mellon fellowship.
Laural Merlington has recorded well over one hundred audiobooks and has received several AudioFile Earphones Awards, including one for Never Say Die by Susan Jacoby.
Patricia Brady has a PhD in history from Tulane University and served for twenty years as director of publications at the Historic New Orleans Collection. Her books include George Washington's Beautiful Nell. She is the recipient of a Mellon fellowship. Laural Merlington has recorded well over on...
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