02504cam a22003133u 4500 53186 UtSlPG 20260610134227.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Curtis, George Ticknor, 1812-1894 Life of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States. v. 1 (of 2) Life of James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States. v. 1 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-10-02 Produced by KD Weeks, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Life of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States" by George Ticknor Curtis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography delves into the life and times of James Buchanan, focusing on his public and private achievements, including his presidency during a tumultuous period in American history leading up to the Civil War. The work aims to provide an impartial examination of Buchanan’s life, arguing for the necessity of understanding his role and decisions amidst widespread criticism he faced during and after his tenure. The opening of the biography sets the stage for Buchanan’s story, detailing the author's relationship to his subject and his commitment to an unbiased portrayal. Curtis explains that he undertook this task based on the request of Buchanan’s family, emphasizing that he would maintain an independent perspective. The text also outlines Buchanan’s early life, including his birth, family background, and entry into public service. It hints at the challenges he faced, such as societal perceptions and personal losses, while establishing the broader historical context in which he would operate, ultimately framing his future political career against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of civil strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53186 94020 94020