Bibliograph

Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker, the unlikely friendship of Elizabeth Keckley and Mary Todd Lincoln, by Lynda Jones

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Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker, the unlikely friendship of Elizabeth Keckley and Mary Todd Lincoln, by Lynda Jones

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-77), filmography (page 77) and index

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individual biography

Illustrations

facsimilesphotographsportraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker

Nature of contents

bibliographyfilmographies

Responsibility statement

by Lynda Jones

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Accelerated Reader, MG, 7.0, 2, 129586

Sub title

the unlikely friendship of Elizabeth Keckley and Mary Todd Lincoln

Summary

Examines the friendship that developed between two very different women, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Keckley, a former slave who became Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker and friend during the White House years; and the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, a fragile, flighty, and demanding woman who confided in Lizzie for her constant support and companionship

Table Of Contents

Invitation to the White House -- The life of a slave girl -- Mary: Kentucky Belle -- Chasing freedom -- We are elected! -- Starting over -- Facing new challenges -- Fighting to survive -- Elizabeth takes a stand

Target audience

juvenile

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Unlikely friendship of Elizabeth Keckley and Mary Todd Lincoln

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