He told northerners that the suggestion he was in favor of slavery was “a vile slander” while to a southerner he bragged that he had “done and suffered more to support southern rights than any person north of the Mason & Dixon's line.
Discusses the early life, family, political career, and contributions of the ninth president of the United States.
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.
The North Carolina assembly passes the “ Bloody Act , ” which makes rioters guilty of treason . 1772 — Samuel Adams rouses colonists to consider British threats to self - government . Thomas Jefferson marries Martha Wayles Skelton .
Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can.
William Henry Harrison: Father of the West
Such is the story of William Henry Harrison, who was president of the United States for 31 days. In this book, you will read about his early life, career and political success. You will also understand his role in the War of 1812.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States.
Included in this compilation are the papers of William Henry Harrison.
Surveys the literature on Harrison's long career before becoming president as well as his short presidency.
William Henry Harrison: A Fascinating Biography of the 9th United States President details the life of an intriguing man who helped shaped the course of American history despite a tragically short presidency.
A lone, lanky soldier sat at a hand-hewn table hunched over a note pad and a few worn books, quite oblivious of the boisterous men around him. This was often...
William Henry Harrison may have been the most unlucky president.
Describes the childhood, military and political career, short presidency, untimely death, and legacy of America's ninth president. Includes Internet links to web sites.
A biography focusing on the early years of the man who distinguished himself at the Battle of Tippecanoe and was later elected as the ninth president of the United States.
Although William Henry Harrison died a month after becoming President, he lived a full and accomplished life before assuming the presidency.
William Henry Harrison: A Political Biography
A biography of the ninth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.