Bibliograph

Theodosia Burr, teen eyewitness to the founding of the new nation, by Karen Cherro Quiñones

Type

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Theodosia Burr, teen eyewitness to the founding of the new nation, by Karen Cherro Quiñones

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

photographsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Theodosia Burr

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1089256800

Responsibility statement

by Karen Cherro Quiñones

Sub title

teen eyewitness to the founding of the new nation

Summary

"This book for young adult readers discusses the life of Theodora Burr, daughter of Aaron Burr, and her involvement in the lives of the Founding Fathers of the new United States. The book includes primary source observations pulled from Theodora's personal letters and other writings."--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A new nation -- The United States of America -- Beginnings -- New York City -- the island at the center of the world -- The colonel and the widow -- On to New York City -- An exceptional little girl -- Much work to be done -- Her early life and education -- To twelve years old -- A scandalous book -- A terrible loss -- Life continues -- The young mistress -- Natalie de l'Age de Volude -- A state dinner -- Awkward years -- A unique household -- Theodosia grows up -- Spectacular city, spectacular Theodosia -- Joseph Alston -- Theodosia Burr Alston -- Afterward -- what happened to Theodosia? -- Glossary of 18th century terms

Target audience

adolescent

resource.variantTitle

Teen eyewitness to the founding of the new nation

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