The Mother of Washington and Her Times

Name: The Mother of Washington and Her Times
Author: Sara Agnes Rice Pryor

By Sara Agnes Rice Pryor

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The biography traces Mary Ball Washington's life from English ancestry and Virginia childhood through marriage, widowhood, and the household management that shaped her family. It reconstructs genealogy, social customs, dress, entertainments, and local institutions to situate domestic life in eighteenth-century Virginia. The narrative examines her responses to war and political upheaval through letters, personal acts, and anecdotes, and describes her relationships with Mount Vernon and prominent contemporaries. It ends with an account of her declining years, will, death, and contemporary tributes, supplemented by portraits, documents, and period illustrations.

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Sara Agnes Rice Pryor

Sara Agnes Rice Pryor was an American author known for her insightful reflections on historical events and personal experiences. Her notable works include "My Day: Reminiscences of a Long Life," where she shares her life story and observations, and "Reminiscences of Peace and War," which offers a unique perspective on the Civil War era. Pryor also explored early American history in titles such as "The Birth of the Nation, Jamestown, 1607" and "The Mother of Washington and Her Times," providing readers with a glimpse into the lives of significant figures in American history. Her writings contribute to the understanding of both personal and national narratives.