Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution
"Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution" by Charles Francis Adams is a historical collection of letters written in the late 19th century. The book presents the correspondence between John Adams, a key figure in the American Revolution, and his wife, Abigail Adams, showcasing their personal thoughts and experiences during this tumultuous period in American history. The letters not only provide insight into their relationship butalso reflect the broader political and social climate of the time. The opening of this work introduces Charles Francis Adams's preface, where he explains the origins of the letters and the intent behind their publication. He highlights the importance of these letters in capturing the private sentiments amidst the Revolutionary struggle, suggesting that they reveal the emotional landscape of the Adams family during a time of great national significance. As the letters unfold, the narrative hints at the sacrifices and challenges faced by Abigail Adams as she navigates her domestic responsibilities while her husband engages in the political arena, setting the stage for a rich exploration of their lives intertwined with America's fight for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Adams, John, 1735-1826 |
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| Author | Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818 |
| Editor | Adams, Charles Francis, 1807-1886 |
| Title | Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Presidents -- United States -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Adams, John, 1735-1826 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818 -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34123 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 419 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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