THE BIG, BOLD, ADVENTUROUS LIFE OF LAVINA WARREN /

Raum, Elizabeth, 1945-

THE BIG, BOLD, ADVENTUROUS LIFE OF LAVINA WARREN / ELIZABETH RAUM - 172 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 22 cm

Living life small--
A curious opportunity--
Drifting toward war--
Moving onto the world's stage-- Charley--
Friends or lovers?--
The biggest little wedding--
At the White House-- Traveling near and far--
Dangerous journeys--
The other side of the world-- "I belong to the public"--
Tom Thumb weddings--
Questions to ponder--
Time line.

"Lavinia Warren never let her height--or the lack of it--prevent her from leading a full and adventurous life. Although she never grew more than three feet tall, she became a beloved teacher, a world traveler, an entertainer and the friend of many powerful figures, including President and Mrs. Lincoln"-- Provided by publisher.

Age 10 and up.

9780912777504 RM57.00


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