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Colonel William Smith and Lady

Colonel William Smith and Lady

Roof, Katharine Metcalf

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Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1025350502
ISBN13: 9781025350509
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Colonel William Smith and Lady is an intimate biographical portrait of two significant figures from the American Revolutionary era and the early years of the United States. The work chronicles the lives of Colonel William Stephens Smith-a distinguished soldier who served as an aide-de-camp to General George Washington-and his wife, Abigail Nabby Adams Smith, the eldest daughter of President John Adams. Through the narrative, Katharine Metcalf Roof explores the personal and political dimensions of their lives, from their meeting in London during John Adams's diplomatic mission to their roles within the inner circles of the new nation's leadership.

The book provides a unique window into the social and political atmosphere of the Founding Era, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a family deeply embedded in the formation of the United States. With a focus on their correspondence and public service, the text captures the essence of the period's manners, domestic life, and the high stakes of early American diplomacy. This account serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the human side of historical figures and the legacy of the Adams family within the broader context of American history.

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