Henry Carter Hull

A comprehensive biography of Abigail Adams, wife of the second president of the United States, and describes her life and dedication to the cause of a woman's right to own property and receive an education.

Draws on thirty years of research into the letters between John and Abigail Adams to profile their more than half-century relationship, exploring the ways in which their marriage was shaped by the Revolution as well as their social and political influence.

While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams and his wife Abigail refined these ambitious democratic ideals, and their partnership became one of the most moving love stories in American history.