Dolley Madison : America's First Lady

Dolley Madison defined the role of American first lady. She was the country's most prominent hostess while her husband, James Madison, served in Congress, as secretary of state, and as president. In an age of fierce partisanship, she used her skills at entertaining to bring together political opponents.

• Chapter 1 Quaker Maid p. 9
• Chapter 2 Life in Philadelphia p. 15
• Chapter 3 Marriage to John Todd p. 25
• Chapter 4 Return to the City p. 32
• Chapter 5 Mrs. James Madison p. 42
• Chapter 6 "Within a Squirrel's Jump of Heaven" p. 52
• Chapter 7 Washington City Hostess p. 59
• Chapter 8 Becoming First Lady p. 73
• Chapter 9 The Burning of Washington p. 84
• Chapter 10 Peace p. 96
• Chapter 11 The Last Years p. 104
• Timeline p. 113
• Sources p. 115
• Bibliography p. 123
• Websites p. 125
• Index p. 126