First ladies of the republic : Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the creation of an iconic American role
by Abrams, Jeanne E., 1951- (Author)
- Introduction: first ladies of the republic: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the forging of an American role
- Martha Washington: the road to the first ladyship
- Abigail and John Adams: the long apprenticeship to the White House
- Abigail Adams: the second first lady
- Dolley Madison: the first lady as "queen of America"
- Conclusion: the first ladyship launched.