Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution
Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution

Author: Abigail Adams

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-04

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13:

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At the heart of 'Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution' lies a rare and intimate glimpse into the American Revolutionary period through the correspondence between two of its most significant figures. The collection stands as a testament to the power of personal letters as both historical documents and literary artifacts, showcasing a remarkable blend of political discourse, domestic life, and philosophical reflections. The epistolary format allows readers to witness the evolution of ideas and emotions in real-time, offering insights into the complexities of governance, war, and family life amidst the forging of a nation. This anthology not only attracts with its standout pieces but also with its unique presentation of the eras challenges and triumphs, bridging the public and private spheres in a deeply human narrative. The backgrounds of John and Abigail Adams, as active participants and keen observers of the American Revolution, provide a rich context for the collection. Both were deeply entrenched in the ideological and practical battles of their time, offering perspectives that are at once personal and broadly reflective of the periods socio-political climate. Their writings collectively contribute to a deeper understanding of the revolutionary spirit, the formulation of American identity, and the role of intellect and emotion in shaping the discourse of freedom and governance. For those intrigued by history, politics, and the human condition, this collection offers an unparalleled exploration of the American Revolutionary period through the lens of two of its most iconic figures. Readers are encouraged to delve into this volume not just for its historical significance, but for its ability to educate, inspire, and provoke thought through the intimate and powerful medium of letters. The anthology underscores the value of viewing history through personal narratives, enriching our comprehension of the past and its continuous impact on our present and future dialogues.

Abigail Adams: Letters (LOA #275)
Abigail Adams: Letters (LOA #275)

Author: Abigail Adams

Publisher: Library of America

Published: 2016-08-30

Total Pages: 1719

ISBN-13: 1598535293

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Includes 430 letters—many published for the first time—to John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Mercy Otis Warren, James and Dolley Madison, and Martha Washington, among many others Abigail Adams was an unusually accomplished letter writer. Spirited and insightful, her correspondence offers a unique vantage on historical events in which her family played so prominent a role, while bringing vividly to life the everyday experience of American women in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Here are 430 letters—more than a hundred published for the first time—to John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Mercy Otis Warren, James and Dolley Madison, and Martha Washington, among many others. Including her famous call to “Remember the Ladies,” letters from the 1760s and 1770s offer an unrivalled portrait of the American Revolution on the home front. Travel to Europe in the 1780s opens a grand new field for her talents as social commentator and political advisor while her roles as vice presidential and presidential wife place her at the very heart of the nation’s founding. Also included are a chronology of Adams’s life, detailed notes, and extensively researched family trees. This volume is published simultaneously with John Adams: Writings from the New Nation 1784–1826, the third and final volume in the Library of America John Adams edition. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.

My Dearest Friend
My Dearest Friend

Author: Abigail Adams

Publisher: Belknap Press

Published: 2010-11-15

Total Pages: 549

ISBN-13: 0674057058

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“A wonderfully vivid account of the momentous era they lived through, underscoring the chaotic, often improvisatory circumstances that attended the birth of the fledgling nation and the hardships of daily life.” —Michiko Kakutani, New York Times In 1762, John Adams penned a flirtatious note to “Miss Adorable,” the 17-year-old Abigail Smith. In 1801, Abigail wrote to wish her husband John a safe journey as he headed home to Quincy after serving as president of the nation he helped create. The letters that span these nearly forty years form the most significant correspondence—and reveal one of the most intriguing and inspiring partnerships—in American history. As a pivotal player in the American Revolution and the early republic, John had a front-row seat at critical moments in the creation of the United States, from the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to negotiating peace with Great Britain to serving as the first vice president and second president under the U.S. Constitution. Separated more often than they were together during this founding era, John and Abigail shared their lives through letters that each addressed to “My Dearest Friend,” debating ideas and commenting on current events while attending to the concerns of raising their children (including a future president). Full of keen observations and articulate commentary on world events, these letters are also remarkably intimate. This new collection—including some letters never before published—invites readers to experience the founding of a nation and the partnership of two strong individuals, in their own words. This is history at its most authentic and most engaging.