Louisa Catherine
Subtitle: the other Mrs. Adams
By: Margery M. Heffron ; edited by David L. Michelmore
Contributors: Michelmore, David L., 1947- editor
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9780300197969
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Presidents' spouses; Biography
Description: Presents the life of the wife of the sixth president, covering her early life abroad, her diplomatic mission in Russia, her role as a famous Washington hostess, and her participation in the political and social events of her time.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-406) and index.
Table of contents: title: Halcyon days; title: Ready for love; title: Destined for greatness; title: A fine romance; title: At home and abroad; title: In sickness and in health; title: A native in a strange land; title: Wandering fortunes; title: A fleeting fairy tale; title: Dark days on the Baltic; title: The journey of a lifetime; title: Little Boston house; title: Campaign; title: A beautiful plan.