Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

Caldwell, Mary FrenchProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.3

Word count: 180K words
Chapters: 18

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Andrew Jackson's Hermitage by Mary French CaldwellAuthor: Caldwell, Mary French,Language: English, Class: E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861), Release Date: Oct 5, 2018

Editor's review

This book centres on Andrew Jackson's Hermitage plantation and belongs to the category of historical geography and historic home literature from the American Revolution to the pre-Civil War period. Using the plantation as a window, it links Jackson's later life, the plantation economy and Tennessee local society, letting readers see how the home became a site of public memory from a private residence. The narrative is introductory and guide-like, with clear information and a low threshold, suitable as background reading before a visit or as an interest supplement to early American history. For readers concerned with historic building preservation and the interpretation of famous homes, the book's clues about space and display are also of reference value. Note that it is not a complete Jackson biography and does not discuss his political controversies in depth; read it alongside other biographical material.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers planning to visit the Hermitage or interested in famous American homes
Secondary and university beginners studying American history from the Revolution to the pre-Civil War period
Practitioners concerned with historic building preservation and home interpretation
English learners needing light English historical reading

Not a good fit for

Biography readers seeking a systematic account of Jackson's political career and controversies
Professional scholars expecting in-depth quantitative study of plantation socioeconomics
Purely theoretical readers uninterested in guide-style home narratives

Reading tips

Browse chapters on the plantation layout first, then read the part on Jackson's later life, matching space with person
While reading, use maps or official website guide materials to compare the book's descriptions with the site or images
If interested in political history, read a Jackson biography alongside; do not treat this book as a complete biography

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Can this book replace a complete Jackson biography?

No. Centred on the Hermitage, the book focuses on the home and related scenes of life, with limited coverage of Jackson's political career, military experience and controversial policies. For a full understanding of the man, read a formal biography alongside.

Will readers who have never visited the Hermitage feel alienated from this book?

Not much. The book describes the plantation's space and historical background in text, so it can be understood without an actual visit. With maps, photos or the official website's virtual tour, the reading experience becomes more concrete.

Is it suitable for English learners to practise reading?

Fairly suitable. The text is introductory with plain sentences, though historical proper nouns are somewhat numerous. Intermediate and above learners can attempt it, taking notes on names and places; it is not ideal as first reading for beginners.

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About the author

Caldwell, Mary French Author

Mary French Caldwell is an author about whom very little is publicly known; her nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly documented. Only one of her works is held in the collection, Andrew Jackson's Hermitage. Judging by its subject, the book concerns the estate and home of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, and belongs to the genre of writing on historical figures and historic sites, with features of local history and memorial writing about a former residence. Such works typically use a specific place as a thread, combining biography, historical context, and architectural anecdote for general readers interested in early American history and the homes of notable figures. Because information about the author is so scarce, it is difficult to judge the overall character of her writing style; one can only surmise that it leans toward factual narrative and attention to the details of place.