Betsy Ross and the Making of America
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A richly woven biography of the beloved patriot Betsy Ross, her fabled creation of "the first flag, " and an enthralling portrait of everyday life in Revolutionary War-era Philadelphia.
Author:
Miller, Marla R.
Title:
Betsy Ross and the making of America
Publisher:
Henry Holt
Imprint:
New York : - Henry Holt
Pages:
467
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
0805082972, 9780805082975
Language:
English
Notes:
Six hundred miles nearer the sun. -- The light within -- A nursery to the lord -- Pins and needles -- Crafting comfort -- The furnace of affliction. -- Combustible matters -- Domestic rebellions -- Union and disunion -- Mr. and Mrs. Ross -- Meditations in trouble -- True colors. -- Crafting colors -- Signals of independence -- The mariner's bride -- The occupied city -- Privateer to prisoner -- Peace and prosperity. -- Third time's a charm -- Lord and empire -- Brotherly love -- Fever -- The federal edifice -- Endings and beginnings. -- War, redux -- A port in the storm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Statement of responsibility:
Marla R. Miller
Characteristics:
467 p., [8] p. of plates :,ill., maps ;,25 cm.
Author (Original Script):
Miller, Marla R.
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