Emily Donelson Of Tennessee V1

By Pauline Wilcox Burke

Book Overview

Emily Donelson of Tennessee is a historical fiction novel written by Pauline Wilcox Burke. It tells the story of Emily Donelson, a young woman from Tennessee who becomes involved in politics and the White House during the presidency of her uncle, Andrew Jackson.The novel begins with Emily's childhood in Tennessee, where she is raised by her grandparents after her parents die. As she grows up, Emily becomes interested in politics and begins to work on her uncle's presidential campaigns. When Jackson is elected president, Emily moves to Washington D.C. to live with him and his wife, Rachel.Emily quickly becomes an important figure in the White House, helping to plan events and entertaining guests. She also becomes involved in Jackson's political decisions, often serving as a sounding board for his ideas. However, her relationship with Rachel becomes strained, and Emily must navigate the complicated politics of the White House while also dealing with personal challenges.Throughout the novel, Burke weaves in historical events and figures, such as the Nullification Crisis and Martin Van Buren. She also explores themes of family, politics, and the role of women in 19th century America.Emily Donelson of Tennessee is a richly detailed and engaging historical novel that brings to life the fascinating world of the Jackson White House.In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432535196
• ISBN13: 9781432535193
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"