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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Betsy Ross: Quaker Rebel' is an engaging biographical study that explores the life and legacy of one of the American Revolution's most famous figures. Written by Edwin Satterthwaite Parry, a direct descendant of the legendary seamstress, the work offers an intimate look at the woman credited with sewing the first American flag. The narrative tracks Elizabeth Griscom Ross from her strict Quaker upbringing in Philadelphia to her eventual 'reading out' of the Friends meeting for marrying outside her faith-a rebellious act that mirrored the revolutionary spirit of the colonies.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Betsy Ross: Quaker Rebel' is an engaging biographical study that explores the life and legacy of one of the American Revolution's most famous figures. Written by Edwin Satterthwaite Parry, a direct descendant of the legendary seamstress, the work offers an intimate look at the woman credited with sewing the first American flag. The narrative tracks Elizabeth Griscom Ross from her strict Quaker upbringing in Philadelphia to her eventual 'reading out' of the Friends meeting for marrying outside her faith-a rebellious act that mirrored the revolutionary spirit of the colonies.The book details the personal and political challenges Betsy faced during the turbulent years of the war, providing historical context for her meetings with George Washington and the Continental Congress. It serves not only as a record of her craft and her contribution to the Stars and Stripes but also as a portrait of a resilient business owner surviving in a war-torn city. This work is an essential resource for those interested in the social history of colonial America, the domestic life of the Revolution, and the enduring myths and truths surrounding a celebrated American icon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.