Rachel Donelson Jackson : the First Lady who never was / Betty Boles Ellison.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ellison, Betty Boles, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plantation life--Tennessee--History--19th century.

Plantation life.

Generals' spouses--Tennessee--Nashville--Biography.

Generals' spouses.

Presidents' spouses--United States--Biography.

Presidents' spouses.

Plantation owners' spouses--Tennessee--Biography.

Plantation owners' spouses.

Nashville (Tenn.)--Biography.

Nashville (Tenn.).

Jackson, Rachel, 1767-1828.

Jackson, Rachel.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845--Marriage.

Jackson, Andrew.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (294 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2020]

Summary:

"This biography of Rachel Jackson, wife of President Andrew Jackson, delves into how the relatively forgotten figure rebelled against the 18th-century restraints on women and overcame many personal tragedies to become an inspirational figure of persistence and strength. Though her father did not allow Rachel a traditional education, her savvy and insightful decisions made the Jackson's Tennessee plantation and businesses profitable during her husband's continual absences. Rachel's input in the Jacksons' marriage has been overlooked in historical narratives about him but research indicates that Rachel was privy to Jackson's political decisions and that, in some instances, he regretted not taking her advice. Rachel and Jackson's decision to present themselves as a married couple before her first husband divorced her took its toll decades later when Rachel became the object of the vilest presidential campaign in history. Rachel never desired to be a first lady and tried to dissuade Jackson from his political and military ambitions. Despite this, Rachel publicly supported, defended and celebrated her husband's political advances, became the first presidential candidate's wife to go on a campaign trip with her husband, and was a successful businessman and entrepreneur."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The Many Faces of Rachel Jackson

The Early Days

The Adventure

A New Home

World Turned Upside Down

A Dangerous Choice

Landed Gentry

The Hermitage Begins and Children Cometh

Drum Tap at the Post

New Orleans

Florida in Her Future

Rachel Goes to Washington

The 1828 Campaign Begins

Political Briars

Rachel Becomes a Political Battering Ram

Rachel Survived and Departed.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4766-3897-7