The Hermitage, Home of General Andrew Jackson

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dorris, Mary C. (Mary C. Currey), 1850-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Hermitage, Home of General Andrew Jackson" by Mary C. Dorris is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work delves into the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, focusing on his home, The Hermitage, and its significance in American history. It likely encompasses his early life, military career, presidency, and the impact he had on the nation. The opening of the book introduces key elements of Andrew Jackson's early life, detailing his enlistment in the American Army at age fourteen, as well as the tragic death of his mother from yellow fever shortly after nursing him back to health. It sets the stage for Jackson's character by emphasizing the moral lessons imparted by his mother, which shaped his future conduct. The text hints at Jackson's tumultuous life, marked by personal tragedy, military prowess, and his emergence as a national figure, thereby establishing the necessary foundation for understanding his storied legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-04-02