Miller, Marla R. creator text bibliography biography nyu New York Henry Holt 2010 1st ed. monographic eng

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467 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm. A richly woven biography of the beloved patriot Betsy Ross, her fabled creation of "the first flag," and an enthralling portrait of everyday life in Revolutionary War -era Philadelphia. Six hundred miles nearer the sun. -- The light within -- A nursery to the lord -- Pins and needles -- Crafting comfort -- The furnace of affliction. -- Combustible matters -- Domestic rebellions -- Union and disunion -- Mr. and Mrs. Ross -- Meditations in trouble -- True colors. -- Crafting colors -- Signals of independence -- The mariner's bride -- The occupied city -- Privateer to prisoner -- Peace and prosperity. -- Third time's a charm -- Lord and empire -- Brotherly love -- Fever -- The federal edifice -- Endings and beginnings. -- War, redux - - A port in the storm. Marla R. Miller. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- n-us-pa Ross, Betsy 1752-1836 Revolutionaries United States Biography Flags United States History Philadelphia (Pa.) History Revolution, 1775-1783 B ROSS 9780805082975 0805082972 2009035385 130222 20250710163416.0 435711198