First Ladies Fact Book -- Revised and Updated: The Childhoods, Courtships, Marriages, Campaigns, Accomplishments, and Legacies of Every First Lady from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama

Harris, Bill; Ross, Laura

ISBN 10: 1579128912 / ISBN 13: 9781579128913

Published by Black Dog & Leventhal (edition Updated), 2012

About this Item

The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Seller Inventory # 1579128912-7-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: First Ladies Fact Book -- Revised and Updated: The Childhoods, Courtships, Marriages, Campaigns, Accomplishments, and Legacies of Every First Lady from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal (edition Updated)
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579128912
• ISBN 13: 9781579128913
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Updated.
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

Which American First Lady never cooked a meal? Was accused of looting the White House? Was once a professional dancer? Find out in this accessible, illustrated reference packed with history and revelations.

The First Ladies Fact Book is a comprehensive, fascinating, and intimate look at the life of each first lady from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Each profile includes a portrait, key biographical information, and several additional photographs. For each of this historically important women, you'll learn key facts about their childhood and upbringing, early careers, the path to the White House, their impact on the role and the country, and post-FLOTUS highlights.

Whether you're browsing, preparing for a tough quiz night or for a classroom report, The First Ladies Fact Book combines the rich facts with fascinating details for history buffs of all ages.
Pick-up the companion title, The President's Fact Book -- Revised and Updated.

About the Author

Bill Harris is a freelance editor and the author of One Thousand New York Buildings as well as sixteen other books about New York. He worked at the New York Times for twenty-five years and was a licensed New York City tour guide before moving to Dallas, Texas, where he currently resides.