. . . "The quotable Abigail Adams" . . "Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams, shared her penetrating and often humorous observations with correspondents ranging from friends and neighbors to family members to heads of state, offering lively opinions on human nature, politics, culture, and family life. Selected and arranged by topic, these quotations provide an entertaining introduction to the thought and character of America's founding mother. They are accompanied by a biographical introduction, source notes, chronology, and a comprehensive index." . . . "Quotations" . . . . . . . .