Bibliograph

James Buchanan, by Megan M. Gunderson

Type

Label

James Buchanan, by Megan M. Gunderson

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

James Buchanan

Oclc number

1191849871

Responsibility statement

by Megan M. Gunderson

Series statement

United States Presidents, No. 15

Summary

"This biography introduces readers to James Buchanan including his early political career and key events from Buchanan's administration including the Dred Scott case and the secession of seven Southern states prior to the American Civil War. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information." -- Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

James Buchanan -- Timeline -- Did you know? -- Young James -- Politics and tragedy -- Serving his country -- A new position -- The election of 1856 -- President Buchanan's cabinet -- Dred Scott -- Bleeding Kansas -- Harpers Ferry -- Last days in office -- Office of the President -- Presidents and their terms

Target audience

juvenile

Classification