Martha Washington

ebook First Lady of the United States--A Short Biography

By Doug West

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Do you want to learn about Martha Washington but don't have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then the short and concise book "Martha Washington: First Lady of the United States" is for you!!

During Martha Washington's long and productive life, she had many interesting adventures and made many contributions to the young American republic, including the following:

  • She successfully took over the massive Custis estate after the death of her first husband, showing her skills as a businesswoman.
  • During the American Revolutionary War, she spent around five years in total at the winter camps of the Continental Army, helping General Washington and the troops.
  • As the first First Lady of the United states during her husband's two terms as president, she established many of the precedents for the office of the First Lady that are still being practiced today.
  • Martha Washington will long be remembered as one the "founding mothers" of the United States of America.
  • And much more...
    The book "Martha Washington: First Lady of the United States" gives a crisp look at the life and times of the Martha Washington. To illustrate the story of her life there are numerous pictures of the people, places, and events that were part of the life of the first First Lady of the United States. In addition, the book contains: a list of reference books for further reading, a timeline of Mrs. Washington's life and events of that period of history, and a section that contains short biographical sketches of the key individuals in the book.

    30-Minute Book Series
    This is the 54th book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour, a school project, or a little down time.

  • Martha Washington