Andrew Jackson: His Contribution to the American Tradition

""Andrew Jackson: His Contribution To The American Tradition"" is a biography written by Harold Coffin Syrett. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. It explores Jackson's early years, his rise to power, and his impact on American politics and culture.The book delves into Jackson's military career, including his leadership in the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans. It also examines his political career, including his controversial presidency, his policies on Native American removal, and his role in shaping the modern American political landscape.Throughout the book, Syrett explores the complex and often contradictory nature of Jackson's legacy. He examines the ways in which Jackson's actions and policies shaped American democracy, while also acknowledging the darker aspects of his presidency, including his support for slavery and his treatment of Native Americans.Overall, ""Andrew Jackson: His Contribution To The American Tradition"" provides a nuanced and detailed portrait of one of America's most influential and controversial presidents. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Hiram Haydn was editor of The American Scholar between 1944 until his death in 1973. He taught writing classes at the New School for General Studies and later went on to become professor of communications at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of The Time is Noon and Words and Faces.