A Short Biography of Martha Washington

By Mary V. Thompson, Mount Vernon's Research Historian. ISBN 978-1-944038-24-3. Copyright 2017. Hardcover with 28 pages.

Martha Washington, the worthy partner of the worthiest of men, set a standard of style and grace for all the First Ladies to come. Even though she and George were born into an era of political and economic-driven marriages, they found love and mutual respect that gave them the strength to start a nation. This short, intriguing and entertaining biography of Lady Washington includes information about her early life as well as her life with George Washington.

This book and the companion book, "A Short Biography of George Washington", are suitable for young adults and up.