Andrew Jackson

Author: (American) Hammon
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The biography of Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. president, reads like a fictional story concocted by a Hollywood producer. He was stubborn and hot-tempered, as one historian said, "His passion for hating, loving, and swearing was unmatched by any American." Andrew Jackson's life was filled with legends. He grew up in the frontier region of South Carolina, born into poverty, losing his father at a young age, and receiving limited education. At the age of 13, he joined the National Guard and was captured. Refusing to polish the shoes of a British officer nearly cost him his life. In the battlefield camp, he endured torture and miraculously survived an outbreak of smallpox. Later, his fortunes changed, and he inherited a substantial fortune. But within a few days, he squandered it all in a gambling house. In desperation, he began studying law and passed the bar exam. And all of this happened before he even turned 20! This book authentically recreates the young life of one of the most charming and important U.S. presidents.