Displaying 1 of 1 2014 Format: Book Author: Heffron, Margery M., 1939-2011. Title: Louisa Catherine : the other Mrs. Adams / Margery M. Heffron ; edited by David L. Michelmore. Publisher, Date: New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, [2014] ©2014 Description: ix, 416 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm Summary: Presents the life of the wife of the sixth president, covering her early life abroad, her diplomatic mission in Russia, her role as a famous Washington hostess, and her participation in the political and social events of her time. Subjects: Adams, Louisa Catherine, 1775-1852. Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848. Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography. Other Author: Michelmore, David L., 1947- editor. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-406) and index. Contents: Halcyon days -- Ready for love -- Destined for greatness -- A fine romance -- At home and abroad -- In sickness and in health -- A native in a strange land -- Wandering fortunes -- A fleeting fairy tale -- Dark days on the Baltic -- The journey of a lifetime -- Little Boston house -- Campaign -- A beautiful plan. LCCN: 2013042868 ISBN: 9780300197969 (cloth : alk. paper) 0300197969 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780300197969 : HRD 0300197969 : HRD Other Number: 861322981 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 436741 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: BIO Adams Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
