adams, john

Profiles John Adams, an influential patriot during the American Revolution who became the nation's first vice president and second president.

Introduces the life of Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams, who was much more independent than many women of her time, running a farm in her husband's absence and speaking and writing about women's rights.

Presents a short biography of second president of the United States, John Adams, and chronicles his life and early supporter of independence, his vice-presidency and presidency, and more.

Examines the public and private lives of Abigail Adams, wife of American patriot John Adams, discussing her long and loving marriage, and her support for American independence, women's rights, and emancipation, and including revealing excerpts from her correspondence.

Explores the life and political career of the second president of the United States, from his work as a lawyer to his vice presidency and his years in the White House.

Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of John Adams, second president of the United States, and includes information on his role in the First Continental Congress, his relationship with Thomas Jefferson, and explains the important documents he helped draft. Includes glossary and index.

Chronicles the history of America's longest dynasty, the Adamses, the only family in the nation's history to play a leading role in American affairs for nearly two centuries.

A critical study of the administration of John Adams.