Her Christmas at the Hermitage is about Rachel Jackson and her adventures with her husband and president Andrew Jackson. Excerpt: Rachel shut her lips tight, remembering. All for her, that hot-headed encounter. All for her the bullet Andrew Jackson still carried so dangerously near to his heart that it could not be removed.

The forty-year love affair between Rachel and Andrew Jackson parallels a tumultuous period in American history. Andrew Jackson was at the forefront of the American revolution—but he never could have made it without the support of his wife. Beautiful, charismatic, and generous, Rachel Jackson had the courage to go against the mores of her times in the name of love. As the wife of a great general in wartime, she often found herself running their plantation alone and, a true heroine, she took in and raised children orphaned by the war. Like many great love stories, this one ends tragically when Rachel dies only a few weeks after Andrew is elected president. He moved into the White House alone and never remarried. Andrew and Rachel Jackson's devotion to one another is inspiring, and here, in Patricia Brady's vivid prose, their story of love and loss comes to life for the first time.

In 'Christmas at Monticello with Thomas Jefferson', Helen Topping Miller provides an intimate glimpse into the holiday traditions of one of America's founding fathers. The book describes in detail the festive atmosphere at Monticello during the Christmas season, with elaborate decorations, sumptuous feasts, and lively celebrations. Miller's writing style is both informative and engaging, painting a vivid picture of the historical context in which these events took place. Through meticulous research and attention to detail, she brings to life the sights, sounds, and flavors of a Christmas spent with Thomas Jefferson. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts interested in the personal life of one of America's most iconic figures. Helen Topping Miller's passion for history and meticulous attention to detail shine through in 'Christmas at Monticello with Thomas Jefferson'. Her deep knowledge of the subject matter and talent for storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone looking to delve into the holiday traditions of the past.

This fictional depiction of Christmas in Abraham Lincoln's household put the spotlight on Tad "Thomas" Lincoln, his youngest son. Known in real life for shenanigans such as interrupting presidential meetings and charging visitors to see his father, this depiction of the Lincoln family during the Civil War era gave readers a glimpse into what Christmas life might have looked like for this family of four.

"The dramatic story--from adulterous beginning to tragic end--of the passionate relationship between Andrew Jackson and his wife Rachel"--

Description: This Book provides a quick glimpse about the life of Andrew Jackson

This four-volume set documents the complexity and richness of women's contributions to American history and culture, empowering all students by demonstrating a more populist approach to the past. Based on the content of most textbooks, it would be easy to reach the erroneous conclusion that women have not contributed much to America's history and development. Nothing could be further from the truth. Offering comprehensive coverage of women of a diverse range of cultures, classes, ethnicities, religions, and sexual identifications, this four-volume set identifies the many ways in which women have helped to shape and strengthen the United States. This encyclopedia is organized into four chronological volumes, with each volume further divided into three sections. Each section features an overview essay and thematic essay as well as detailed entries on topics ranging from Lady Gaga to Ladybird Johnson, Lucy Stone, and Lucille Ball, and from the International Ladies of Rhythm to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. The set also includes a vast variety of primary documents, such as personal letters, public papers, newspaper articles, recipes, and more. These primary documents enhance users' learning opportunities and enable readers to better connect with the subject matter.

Meet the First Ladies of the United States—sometimes inspiring, sometimes tragic, always fascinating—women who, though often unsung, helped hold the nation together in its infancy and advance it as a world power. More than simply serving as America's "hostesses," many of the nation's First Ladies played vital roles in shaping their husband's presidency and serving as political activists in their own right. From Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, their inspiring stories come alive in this handsomely illustrated encyclopedia. Within its pages, the First Ladies are revealed as human beings who, one day, awoke to find the eyes of the world upon them. The book differs from others by showcasing America's First Ladies in their own words, as flesh-and-blood individuals. Readers will discover which First Lady held off Napoleon's army with a toy sword, why women had to be "pale, frail, and ailing," and which First Lady was called "Sunshine" and which was "Hellcat." Each entry includes a biographical essay that details the life of the woman and places her within the political, social, and cultural context of her time. Each also offers a related primary document that helps define the First Lady's legacy as well as a short bibliography for further information. Written in a lively, compelling style, this highly readable volume is perfect for junior high, high school, and college students as well as the general public.

" ... brings together piercing analyses of the American presidency - dealing with both current issues and historical events. The compendia consists of the combined and rearranged issues of [the journal] "White House Studies" with the addition of a comprehensive subject index."--Preface.