02660cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000380012624500750016426400510023930000470029033600260033733700260036333800360038950000310042550801920045652013130064853400450196165300220200665300250202865300420205365300430209565300420213865300440218085600430222499900190226765782UtSlPG20260610134522.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a55009896 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMiller, Helen Topping,d1884-196010aHer Christmas at the Hermitage: A Tale About Rachel and Andrew Jackson 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2021-07-06 aTim Lindell, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) a"Her Christmas at the Hermitage: A Tale About Rachel and Andrew Jackson" by Helen Topping Miller is a historical novel published in the mid-20th century. Set against the backdrop of early 19th century America, the book explores themes of family, duty, and the complexities surrounding the personal life of Andrew Jackson and his wife, Rachel. The narrative unfolds during the festive season of Christmas, emphasizing the intimate moments shared within their home, the Hermitage. The story follows Rachel Jackson as she navigates the challenges of running their household and managing relationships with their extended family, all while Andrew Jackson prepares to re-enter the political arena. On Christmas Eve, amid preparations for a grand holiday celebration, tensions rise with the arrival of loved ones and discussions about Andrew's potential candidacy for the presidency. The characters are vividly portrayed, particularly Rachel, whose yearning for a peaceful life with her husband clashes with the looming responsibilities of his public life. As the festivities unfold, Rachel's resilience and devotion shine through, revealing her inner strength and love for her family against the backdrop of historical events that will impact their lives profoundly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aChristmas stories aBiographical fiction aJackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Fiction aPresidents -- United States -- Fiction aJackson, Rachel, 1767-1828 -- Fiction aHermitage (Hermitage, Tenn.) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65782 c106604d106604