104 pages : color illustrations, color photographs ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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.
