1815-1861

Examines the lives and political careers of the presidents from Andrew Jackson through Franklin Pierce.

Condensation of the author's threevol. biography: of Andrew Jackson.

Traces Jackson's senatorial career, his presidential campaigns, and his first administration as president.

Contains a collection of twenty historical speeches which address a variety of issues related to slavery and African-American rights.

On the way to California with their kind new master, thirteen-year-old Jacob, his mother, and other slaves are caught up in adventures that include trying to stop a plot to help the South secede from the Union.

Discusses the role Jackson played in America's territorial expansion.

"Volume III" of the author's biography of Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory averts disunion and war.

Biography of statesman John C. Calhoun discussing his life, political career, and place in American history.

A biography of America's sixteenth president that follows Lincoln's life and political career, his White House years, his personal struggles during the Civil War, and his efforts to end slavery.

Details the events that shaped the nation during America's period of expansion and reform that lasted from 1800 through 1861 and examines the actions of the presidents that guided the people during this period.