Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

Broschiertes Buch

Abigail Adams and Her Times

Beschreibung

Abigail Adams And Her Times is a historical account that explores the life and legacy of a remarkable woman who played a crucial role during a transformative period in American history. The narrative sheds light on her early life, growing up in a politically charged atmosphere, and provides a rich portrayal of the social, political, and personal challenges she faced. The book highlights her intelligence, strong will, and pivotal role in supporting American independence, particularly through her marriage to John Adams. Through vivid descriptions of her upbringing, it reflects how her family's influence and Puritan New England shaped her values and convictions. The account offers a deeper understanding of Abigail's significant contributions to both her family and the nation, offering a personal glimpse into the broader historical context of the American Revolution. Her relationships, personal sacrifices, and intellectual presence are brought to the forefront, portraying a figure whose impact on early American politics is often understated. The narrative provides an intimate view of her life and character, making it clear why she remains an important figure in American history.

Autor

Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards was an American writer. She wrote almost 90 books, including biographies, poetry, and many for children. Eletelephony, a literary nonsense verse, is one of her best-known children's poems. Laura Elizabeth Howe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 27, 1850. Her father, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, was an abolitionist who founded the Perkins Institution and the Massachusetts School for the Blind. She was named after his famous deaf-blind student, Laura Bridgman. "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was written by her mother, Julia Ward Howe. Laura and Henry Richards got married in 1871. In 1876, he accepted a management position at his family's paper mill in Gardiner, Maine, where he moved with his wife and three children. Laura was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1917 for her biography Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, which she co-authored with her sisters Maud Howe Elliott and Florence Hall. Her name is borne by an elementary school in Gardiner, Maine, that serves prekindergarten through fifth grade students. Her children's book Tirra Lirra received the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1959. Her home in Gardiner, the Laura E. Richards House, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 142
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 189g
• ISBN-13: 9789370429987
• ISBN-10: 9370429980
• Artikelnr.: 73707060