Publisher's Synopsis
""Dorothy Quincy, Wife Of John Hancock, With Events Of Her Time"" is a historical biography written by Ellen Carolina De Quincy Woodbury. The book tells the story of Dorothy Quincy, wife of John Hancock, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. The biography explores Dorothy's life and her role in the American Revolution, as well as the events of her time. It covers her childhood, her courtship with John Hancock, their marriage, and their life together as prominent members of Boston society. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, providing insight into the struggles and triumphs of the American Revolution. Through the lens of Dorothy's life, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by women in the 18th century and the important role they played in shaping the future of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.