Remini's prizewinning, three-volume biography, The Life of Andrew Jackson, won the National Book Award upon its completion in 1984. Now, Remini captures the essence of the life and career of the seventh president of the United States in the meticulously crafted single-volume abridgement.

    Hardcover with nice dust jacket and mylar which covers the dust jacket. Normal shelfwear on the jacket. Edited by Philip B. Kunhardt, Jr. Approximate size, 9.25 x 12.25. Red endpages that are very bright and exciting. Originally sold for $40.00. Total 319 pages. Little, Brown and Company, Boston, Toronto, Publishers. Printed in the USA. Lots of black and white illustrations throughout the book as well as color illustrations. Nice strong black and white cloth boards with gilt lettering on the front and spine. Really nice book that shows: The making of a Legend; The Proud and Privileged Clan; Stepping into Politics; Enter Jackie; A Wedding Album; A National Figure; The Making of a King and a Queen; Going For it; Nomination; All out for Election; Coronation; The good Times; Camelot had its bad moments; Wowing the World; Assassination and Saying Goodbye. A great history book for your JFK (John F. Kennedy) book collection at a good price. The spine is tight and straight, the pages are clean and free of markings and with no tears. Not an easy one to find in this condition for this price in used book stores today. Don't let this one get away. *10BC0

    For over half a century, it was his consuming passion, his most serious amusement. With a sure command of sources and skilled intuitive understanding of Jefferson, McLaughlin crafts and uncommon portrait of builder and building alike. En route he tells us much about life in Virginia; about Monticello's craftsmen and how they worked their materials; about slavery, class, and family; and, above all, about the multiplicity of domestic concerns that preoccupied this complex man. It is and engaging and incisive look at the eighteenth-century mind: systematic, rational, and curious, but also playful, comfort-loving, and amusing. Ultimately, it provides readers with great insight into daily life in Colonial and Federal America.

    You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

    Opening with an interest-grabbing introduction, each biography brings out the character of the man -- his early life and its influence on his political aspirations, his election, important events (both good and bad) that occurred during his presidency, and life after his term in office (if applicable).

    It covers every president and includes nicknames, pets, favorite foods, last words, hobbies, amorous adventures, and much more. 75 photos and illustrations.