CiNii Books - Mary Lincoln : southern girl, northern woman

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- McDermott, Stacy Pratt

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Mary Lincoln : southern girl, northern woman

Stacy Pratt McDermott

（Routledge historical Americans）

Routledge, 2015

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Summary: "One of America's most compelling First Ladies, Mary Lincoln possessed a unique vantage point on the events of her time, even as her experiences of the constraints of gender roles and the upheaval of the Civil War reflected those of many other women. The story of her life presents a microcosm through which we can understand the complex and dramatic events of the nineteenth century in the United States, including vital issues of gender, war, and the divisions between North and South. The daughter of a southern, slave-holding family, Mary Lincoln had close ties to people on both sides of the war. Her life shows how the North and South were interconnected, even as the country was riven by sectional strife. In this concise narrative, Stacy Pratt McDermott presents an evenhanded account of this complex, intelligent woman and her times"-- Provided by publisher

Contents of Works

Introduction
PART I. MARY LINCOLN
Mary Ann Todd
From Mary Todd to Mary Lincoln
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln
Mrs. President Lincoln
The widow Lincoln
Epilogue
PART II. DOCUMENTS

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Description

One of America's most compelling First Ladies, Mary Lincoln possessed a unique vantage point on the events of her time, even as her experiences of the constraints of gender roles and the upheaval of the Civil War reflected those of many other women. The story of her life presents a microcosm through which we can understand the complex and dramatic events of the nineteenth century in the United States, including vital issues of gender, war, and the divisions between North and South. The daughter of a southern, slave-holding family, Mary Lincoln had close ties to people on both sides of the war. Her life shows how the North and South were interconnected, even as the country was riven by sectional strife. In this concise narrative, Stacy Pratt McDermott presents an evenhanded account of this complex, intelligent woman and her times. Supported by primary documents and a robust companion website, this biography introduces students to the world of nineteenth-century America, and the firsthand experiences of Americans during the Civil War.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Mary Lincoln Chapter 1: Mary Ann Todd Chapter 2: From Mary Todd to Mary Lincoln Chapter 3: Mrs. Abraham Lincoln Chapter 4: Mrs. President Lincoln Chapter 5: The Widow Lincoln Epilogue Part II: Documents Bibliography

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