** "The Mother of Washington and Her Times" by Sara Agnes Rice Pryor is a biographical story focusing on Mary Ball Washington, mother of the famous George Washington, and is set in the early days of America. The story shines a light on Mary's life, who is often forgotten, looking at her family history, how she grew up, and the world she lived in. The book emphasizes that behind every great historical figure is a strong mother shaping them from behind the scenes. While history books are filled with stories of famous men, Pryor wanted to make sure that the important role of mothers, specifically Mary Washington’s impact on her son George, was recognized. The book then starts exploring Mary Washington's family, her early years in Virginia, and the world that helped shape the person who raised a nation's leader. **
The Mother of Washington and Her Times
By Sara Agnes Rice Pryor
** Discover the untold story of the woman who shaped a president, exploring her life and influence in the birth of a nation.
Summary
About the AuthorSara Agnes Rice Pryor, born Sara Agnes Rice, was an American writer and community activist in New York City. Born and reared in Virginia, she moved north after the American Civil War with her husband and family to rebuild their life. He was a former politician and Confederate general; together, they became influential in New York society, which included numerous "Confederate carpetbaggers" after the war. After settling in New York, she and her husband renounced the Confederacy.
Sara Agnes Rice Pryor, born Sara Agnes Rice, was an American writer and community activist in New York City. Born and reared in Virginia, she moved north after the American Civil War with her husband and family to rebuild their life. He was a former politician and Confederate general; together, they became influential in New York society, which included numerous "Confederate carpetbaggers" after the war. After settling in New York, she and her husband renounced the Confederacy.
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