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Abigail Adams in a Thorough, Book Review
Pages:6 (1846 words)
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Subject:People
Topic:John Wesley
Document Type:Book Review
Document:#67412799
The manner in which she coped with the travails of traveling overseas in a time far before airplanes underscores the strength of character of this remarkable woman. The trip also marked the first time she had been away from her children for any length of time, solidifying her independence and contributing to her overall psychological development. Furthermore, Akers notes how Abigail was able to analyze, criticize, and incorporate ideas, concepts, trends, styles, and material objects from the Old World. "Her confidence in herself as a person had been bolstered by the many opportunities to test her mind and values in the intellectual and social capital of Europe," (91). Furthermore, based on her letters, Akers infers that her trip abroad strengthened her already deep affection for America, the new nation she watched being born and growing with the help of her husband. Her travel abroad also indicated to Abigail how the newly emerging power of the United States was to be viewed abroad; she might not have been aware at that moment exactly how powerful her new nation would become but she did sense the change of tide.
Without completely glorifying Adams, Akers provides his readers with a laudatory biography that is academic and easy-to-read. The chapters are organized chronologically, with specific dates included next to chapter titles for easy reference to specific points in her life that correspond to historical dates. Akers also does an excellent job of providing the requisite factoids: the dates, places, and names, without lapsing into a dry textbook-like account. Abigail Adams is therefore a scholarly and complete reference source that proves valuable for students and historians. Because the book includes references to the political, social, and religious realities of her lifetime, the biography is a valuable addition to any bibliography on these issues in Revolutionary America. Akers' work includes allusions to many famous Americans in addition to her husband and son. Abigail Adams can above all be used as source material for any feminist study of early America.
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Akers, Charles W.…
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Akers, Charles W. Abigail Adams: An American Woman. Boston: Little, Brown, 1980.
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