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The Story Of Mary Washington

The Story Of Mary Washington

Harland, Marion

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1163230898
ISBN13: 9781163230893
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Mary Washington by Marion Harland is a biographical account of the life of Mary Ball Washington, the mother of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The book chronicles Mary's life from her birth in Virginia in 1708 to her death in 1789, and explores the challenges she faced as a single mother raising five children in a time of great political and social upheaval.Harland delves into the historical context of Mary's life, including the political and economic struggles of the time, the role of women in society, and the impact of the American Revolution on the Washington family. The book also explores Mary's personal relationships, including her marriage to Augustine Washington, her relationships with her children, and her interactions with other important figures of the time, such as Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.Throughout the book, Harland paints a vivid and compelling portrait of Mary Washington, highlighting her strength, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity. The book is a fascinating exploration of the life of one of America's most important historical figures, and offers a unique perspective on the early years of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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