Dolly Madison
Mary R. Davidson
A biography of the fourth president's wife, whose accomplishments included saving valuable documents when the British burned the White House during the War of 1812.
Read Time: ~0.8 hr
George Washington
by James Cross Giblin (1992)
About this book
Examines the family life and career of the first American president, also discussing myths and legends, monuments to Washington, and Mount Vernon.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreGeorge Washington Lead Character
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