Betsy Ross and the Making of America
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A richly woven biography of the beloved patriot Betsy Ross, and an enthralling portrait of everyday life in Revolutionary War-era Philadelphia Betsy Ross and the Making of America is the first comprehensively researched and elegantly written biography of one of America's most captivating figures of the Revolutionary War. Drawing on new sources and bringing a fresh, keen eye to the fabled creation of "the first flag," Marla R. Miller thoroughly reconstructs the life behind the legend. This authoritative work provides a close look at the famous seamstress while shedding new light on the lives of the artisan families who peopled the young nation and crafted its tools, ships, and homes. Betsy Ross occupies a sacred place in the American consciousness, and Miller's winning narrative finally does her justice. This history of the ordinary craftspeople of the Revolutionary War and their most famous representative will be the definitive volume for years to come.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0805082972
ISBN13:9780805082975
Release Date:April 2010
Publisher:Henry Holt & Company
Length:467 Pages
Weight:1.70 lbs.
Dimensions:1.6" x 6.5" x 9.4"
Customer Reviews
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Favourite person in history.
Published by Maria , 3 years ago
I bought this book for my Betsy Ross 1777 Project. It was helpful in writing my script for a Betsy Ross re-enactment I do locally along with details of local history when Betsy ran her business. She married three times and was widowed three times but always managed to keep running her business. She was a true patriot that contributed to the Revolutionary War in her own way: by sewing. Recommend this if you're a history teacher to focus on an unforgettable woman.
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