Southern biography series

Presents a concise account of the life of Thomas Jefferson, discussing the private world and public career of the U.S. statesman.

Highlights the life and contributions of acclaimed botanist and inventor George Washington Carver. Describes how he was born into slavery, and rose to fame as a scientist and respected African American in a time when racial prejudice was morally and legally accepted.

A biography of James Henry Hammond, one-time governor of South Carolina, discussing his ambition to conquer pre-Civil War society, his money-making farm management techniques, his political career, and his dedication to preserving the southern way of life.

Chronicles the life of John Marshall, focusing on the years he served as the fourth chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, from 1801 to 1835.