TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lord,John
TI  - Beacon Lights of History, Volume 12: American Leaders
AV  - DE151 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - History
KW  - United States -- Biography
N1  - Release date is 2004-01-01; E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Beacon Lights of History, Volume 12: American Leaders" by John Lord is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on significant American leaders through different eras, particularly examining the lives, contributions, and controversies surrounding notable figures such as Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and Daniel Webster. It aims to provide insights into their political actions and the historical contexts in which they operated.  The opening of this volume introduces Andrew Jackson, detailing his early life, rise to fame, and tumultuous political career. Born into poverty, Jackson's journey is marked by his transformation from a humble frontier lawyer to a national military hero and later President. Described as a passionate and often controversial figure, Lord portrays Jackson as both beloved and feared due to his decisive actions and duels, framing his life against the backdrop of significant American events such as the War of 1812 and the emerging political landscape of the United States. The narrative captures Jackson's complex personality, revealing a man shaped by his environment and a leader whose legacy remains a mix of commendable achievements and contentious decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10647
ER  -