Betsy Ross and the making of America / Marla R. Miller.
| Author/creator | Miller, Marla R. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Henry Holt, 2010. |
| Description | 467 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Six hundred miles nearer the sun. The light within ; A nursery to the Lord ; Pins and needles ; Crafting comfort -- The furnace of affliction. Combustible matters ; Domestic rebellions ; Union and disunion ; Mr. and Mrs. Ross ; Meditations in trouble -- True colors. Crafting colors ; Signals of independence ; The mariner's bride ; The occupied city ; Privateer to prisoner -- Peace and prosperity. Third time's a charm ; For Lord and empire ; Brotherly love ; Fever ; The federal edifice -- Endings and beginnings. War, redux ; A port in the storm. |
| Abstract | A richly woven biography of the beloved patriot Betsy Ross, her fabled creation of "the first flag," and an enthralling portrait of everyday life in Revolutionary War-era Philadelphia. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009035385 |
| ISBN | 9780805082975 |
| ISBN | 0805082972 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E302.6.R77 M54 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |