![]() ![]() ![]() Presidents' spouses > United States > Biography. Search for related items by subject Subject: ((Reviewed January 1 & 15, 2005)) Copyright 2005 Booklist Reviews. Although biographies of Dolley Madison are plentiful, Cote's reinterpretation of her life provides a very human profile of a legendary historical figure. Lauded as a national heroine for her courageous and quick-thinking behavior during the War of 1812, she earned a well-deserved place of honor among the pantheon of beloved First Ladies. An accomplished hostess and fashion trendsetter, she was also practical, levelheaded, and politically astute, able to charm dandies and statesmen alike. A young Quaker widow, Dolley Payne Todd was introduced to James Madison by Aaron Burr, becoming an indispensable domestic and political helpmate to the often diffident and ailing Madison. Cote represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Memorial Hall Library. According to the author, the "best-loved first lady of the nineteenth century" was respected for her intelligence, wit, and interpersonal skills. The item Strength and honor : the life of Dolley Madison, by Richard N. Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2005 January #1 Based on more than 2,000 letters, this intimate portrait of Dolley Madison is buttressed by a wealth of primary sources. ![]()
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