"The Life of Andrew Jackson" Copyright 1938

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A book of The Life of Andrew Jackson by Marquis James, copyright 1938. This book is complete in one volume divided into two parts with the first being The Border Captain, copyright 1933, and the second part Portrait of a President, copyright 1937. Published by the Bobbs-Merrill Co. Andrew Jackson, nicknamed Old Hickory, was the seventh President of the United States. He was born March 15, 1767, in Waxhaws, SC and Died: June 8, 1845, Nashville, TN, Presidential term: March 4, 1829 – March 4, 1837 As a soldier, Jackson’s career was spectacular. He started his military career at just 13 as a courier during the American Revolution. But it was his victory over the British at the battle of New Orleans in 1815 where Jackson achieved his fame, a battle which was actually fought after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed. It was a classic example of soldiers, inspired by their leader to rise up against terrible conditions to achieve their mission.

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15CIN104-025