Louisa Catherine Adams: A Short Biography - First Lady of the United States
By Doug West
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Louisa Catherine Adams, the wife of the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams, was a talented and lovely lady by all accounts. She grew up in England and France and lived much of her life abroad with her diplomatic husband, in the major capital cities of London, Berlin, and St. Petersburg. She was a gifted writer of prose and poetry, a translator of classic literature, and a discerning critic of the society and the political realm. Musically talented, she played on the harp and piano, while possessing the compassion to care for her family when a member was sick or despondent.
The politically astute Louisa was instrumental in propelling her husband to the office of the president. Her social grace and political savvy helped turn John Quincy from an awkward and sometimes rude politician into a serious contender for the nation’s highest office. Her years in the White House were some of the most troubling for her. The demands placed on the couple drew them down and apart. The trove of letters, essays, and journals left by Louisa have cast a rich light on early American life, presidential politics, and her thoughts on the place of women in the early nineteenth century. Clearly ahead of her time, she pushed to bring women out of the shadows of domestic life to confirm they had the potential to play great roles in society. The life of Louisa Catherine Adams is the story of a woman finding herself, her place in the world, and her voice, which still resonates today.
“Louisa Catherine Adams: A Short Biography” crisply reveals the life and times of wife of the sixth president of the United States.
About the Author
Doug West is a retired engineer and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with special expertise in history, science, biographies, and “How To” topics. Doug has a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University.
Doug West
Doug West is a retired engineer, small business owner, and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with expertise in science, history, biographies, numismatics, and “How to” topics. Doug has a B.S. in Physics from the Missouri School of Science and Technology and a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He lives with his wife and little dog “Millie” near Kansas City, Missouri.
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Louisa Catherine Adams - Doug West
Louisa Catherine Adams: A Short Biography
First Lady of the United States
By Doug West, Ph.D.
Louisa Catherine Adams: A Short Biography
First Lady of the United States
Copyright © 2019 Doug West
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Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 – Early Years
Chapter 2 – John Quincy Adams and Marriage
Chapter 3 – Life in Berlin
Chapter 4 – St. Petersburg, Russia, and the Long Journey Home
Chapter 5 – Wife of the Secretary of State
Chapter 6 – First Lady of the United States
Chapter 7 - Life After the White House
Louisa Adams Timeline
Further Reading and References
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preface
Welcome to the book Louisa Catherine Adams: A Short Biography. Since this short book is not meant to be an all-encompassing biography of Louisa Adams, you may want to know more about her life. To help you with this, there are several good references at the end of this book. In addition, I have included a timeline to help you link the events of her life together. Thank you for purchasing this book, and I hope you enjoy your time reading about a truly extraordinary first lady of the United States.
Doug West
June 2019