1818-1882

This book describes Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of the sixteenth president of the United States, her role as first lady, and some of the foods she served at various stages of her life. Includes recipes.

Describes the lives of Mary Todd Lincoln and sought-after dressmaker Elizabeth Keckly, a freed slave, and examines the role Elizabeth played in Mary's turbulent life before and after the president's assassination.

Relates the life of African-American Elizabeth Keckley who was born into slavery, purchased her freedom, and moved to Washington, D.C. where she became Mary Todd Lincoln's dressmaker and friend.

Examines the friendship between Mary Todd Lincoln and her dressmaker, Elizabeth Keckley, who offered Mrs. Lincoln support during her years in the White House and after Lincoln's assassination, and explores how Elizabeth's revelations impacted the nation's impressions of Mary.

Biography of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of America's 16th president. Provides an insightful attempt to answer questions on whether the accusations that she was power hungry, vain, and insane are true or not.

A biography of the privileged daughter of a proud family who married President Lincoln and never recovered from his death.

A biography concentrating on the childhood of the Kentucky girl who grew up to marry Abraham Lincoln.

A biography of the wife of the sixteenth president of the United States, discussing her upbringing, marriage, and the tragedies that marred her life.

A brief biography of former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln that profiles her childhood, education, marriage, and events that led her to the White House.