Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln
by Ruth Ashby
Presidents and First Ladies #16
Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln are one of the most memorable and, in some ways, controversial couples in American history. Mary Todd, though, has been judged more harshly. Though pitied as the wife of a slain president, she has also been criticized as a nagging wife, an extravagant first lady, and even, at the end of her life, a crazy widow.
Yet Mary was not as flawed, and Lincoln was not as saintly, as legend would have it seem. They were both imperfect human beings challenged by extraordinary circumstances: the death of children, the disintegration of their country, and the threat of assassination. Through it all, they remained in love and committed to each other.
About the Author
Ruth Ashby has written many award-winning biographies and nonfiction books for children, including Herstory, The Elizabethan Age, and Pteranodon: The Life Story of a Pterosaur. She lives on Long Island with her husband, daughter, and dog, Nubby.
| Author | Ruth Ashby |
|---|---|
| Series | Presidents and First Ladies #16 |
| Imprint | iBooks |
| ISBN | 9781596876552 |
| Pages | 50 |
| Trim size | Color 7.5 x 9.25 in or 235 x 191 mm Case Laminate on 70 White w/Gloss Lam |
| Published | June 2024 |
| Category | Young Adult Nonfiction |
