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Letters of Mrs. Adams, the wife of John Adams

Abigail Adams • 1840 • Little & Brown

Author: Abigail Adams
First published: 1840
Publisher: Little & Brown
ISBN: 9780722242247

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These letters offer a rare, personal window into the private thoughts and observations of a significant historical figure. By capturing the intimate correspondence of the wife of a president, this collection provides an enduring perspective on the domestic and political life of the era.

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Published in 1840, this collection of correspondence was edited by Abigail Adams's grandson, Charles Francis Adams. The project was conceived as a way to preserve the intellectual legacy of the American Revolutionary era through the intimate perspective of one of its most astute observers, providing a rare window into the domestic and political life of the wife of the second president.

The volume was curated to highlight Abigail Adams's remarkable literacy and influence during a formative period in United States history. By selecting letters that detailed her experiences during the Continental Congress and her reflections on the evolving democratic experiment, the editor aimed to elevate her historical stature, successfully establishing her as a significant figure in early American political thought.

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