Presents the life of William Henry Harrison, noted for his actions in the Battle of Tippecanoe, Indiana Territory.
Assesses the president's political career and month-long term in office, including his considerable contributions to the War of 1812 and his role in making permanent changes to the campaign process.
Robert M. Owens traces Harrison's political career as secretary of the Northwest Territory, territorial delegate to Congress, and governor of Indiana Territory, as well as his military leadership and involvement with Indian relations.
Old Tippecanoe: William Henry Harrison and His Time
Wearied by the hotly contested "Log Cabin and Hard Cider" campaign that unseated the Democratic incumbent, Martin Van Buren, Harrison succumbed to pneumonia after only one month in office, the...
Essentially, you are getting Harrison as he truly was. If you are curious about America's shortest presidential tenure, and the impact it had on democracy, look no further. This book has all you need.
Presents the biography of the man, who, as a result of his actions in the Battle of Tippecanoe, Indiana Territory, eventually became the ninth President of the United States.
Surveys the literature on Harrison's long career before becoming president as well as his short presidency.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1840 Edition. The Peoples Candidate For The Presidency; With A History Of The Wars With The British And Indians On Our Northwestern Frontier.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.