Dolly Madison (1896)

Dolly Madison is a biography of one of America's most beloved First Ladies, written by Maud Wilder Goodwin and published in 1896. The book details the life and legacy of Dolley Payne Todd Madison, who served as the wife of the fourth President of the United States, James Madison. The biography begins with a description of Dolley's early life in Virginia, her marriage to John Todd, and her subsequent widowhood. It then follows her courtship and marriage to James Madison, and her role as First Lady during his presidency from 1809 to 1817. Throughout the book, Goodwin highlights Dolley's many accomplishments, including her social skills, her political acumen, and her efforts to promote American culture and patriotism. She also explores Dolley's relationships with other historical figures, including Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. The book concludes with a discussion of Dolley's later years, including her involvement in the founding of Washington, D.C.'s first orphanage and her efforts to preserve her husband's legacy. Overall, Dolly Madison is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most influential First Ladies, offering readers a glimpse into the life and times of this remarkable woman.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.