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Martha learned how to read and write, which was uncommon for women in Virginia during the time period. She read the Bible as well as novels and magazines, and she wrote letters, several of which survive today.
Throughout her entire life, Martha found pleasure and solace in reading. She read the Bible and other devotional literature for religious edification and novels and magazines for entertainment and instruction.
Martha Washington (1731-1802) was an American first lady (1789–97) and the wife of George Washington, ... but it is known she developed a lifelong love of reading at an early age.
In Martha Washington: An American Life, Patricia Brady scours the historical record and debunks the baseless gossip. From her research, a dignified, nuanced woman emerges from her famous husband’s shadow.
Further reading. External links. Martha Washington. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (June 2, 1731 O.S. – May 22, 1802) was the wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States.
A Smithsonian magazine special report. HISTORY. Why Martha Washington’s Life Is So Elusive to Historians. A gown worn by the first First Lady reveals a dimension of her nature that few have...
2 de abr. de 2014 · Background. Martha Washington was born Martha Dandridge on June 2, 1731, in New Kent County, Virginia, on the Chestnut Grove plantation. She was raised and educated with an emphasis on skills...
