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Author:

Yomtov, Nelson

Title:

Andrew Jackson : heroic leader or cold-hearted ruler? / by Nel Yomtov.

Publisher:

Capstone Press,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

32 pages : ill. (some col.), maps ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Jackson, Andrew,--1767-1845--Juvenile literature.
Presidents--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

A complex man -- Surviving the frontier -- A clash of cultures -- Waging war upon his enemies -- The Trail of Tears.

Summary:

"Describes Andrew Jackson's actions during the War of 1812 and the Trail of Tears"
President and war hero. Slave owner and Indian killer. Andrew Jackson has been called many names throughout history. But who was the real Andrew Jackson? Explore Jacksons life leading up to the Trail of Tears. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or a villain.

Series:

Fact finders. Perspectives on history
Perspectives on history

ISBN:

1476534098 (pbk.)
9781476534091 (pbk.)
1476502455 (library binding)
9781476502458 (library binding)

LCCN:

2013003357

Locations:

TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

VWPC964 -- Calmar Public Library (Calmar)

SPPE104 -- Independence Public Library (Independence)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

AWPD207 -- Osceola Public Library (Osceola)

JKPC771 -- Polk City Community Library (Polk City)