This book introduces young readers to the life of <strong>Dolley Madison</strong> beginningwith her childhood as a Quaker and her life in early PhiladelphiaPenn... » 

This book introduces young readers to the life of Dolley Madison beginningwith her childhood as a Quaker and her life in early PhiladelphiaPennsylvania. Readers will become familiar with her bravery as they learn aboutthe horrible yellow fever outbreak of 1793 and her heroic rescue of GeorgeWashingtons portrait during the War of 1812. Details of her marriage to JamesMadison her time as First Lady and her legacy as Washington D.C.s mostfamous hostess are also discussed. Informative sidebars and fullcolor photosaccompany easytoread engaging text. Includes timeline fun facts index andglossary. «