Ann Covell

Jane Means Appleton Pierce

U.S. First Lady (1853-1857): Her Family, Life and Times

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book offers insight into the life of Jane Appleton, wife of President Franklin Pierce. Through family letters and anecdotes, it details Jane's complex life and family history. This book also reveals the truths behind the many myths surrounding this tragic first lady.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hamilton Books
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Februar 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 226g
• ISBN-13: 9780761860761
• ISBN-10: 0761860762
• Artikelnr.: 37086994

Autorenporträt

A British citizen, Ann Covell had an extensive career in the U.K. health service management and research sectors, and served for many years as a justice of the peace. Now retired, she and her husband John divide their time between the U.K., Spain, and the U.S. Her main interests include 19th century history, fine arts, and politics. Ann is the author of Remembering the Ladies, a compendium of essays on 19th century U.S. first ladies. More information is available at www.anncovell.co.uk.

Inhaltsangabe

Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter One: Ancestral Links
with Amherst, New Hampshire Chapter Two: Parents-Jesse Appleton and
Elizabeth Means Appleton Chapter Three: Jane¿s Siblings Chapter Four:
Franklin Pierce-14th U.S. President Chapter Five: Jane Means Appleton
Pierce Chapter Six: The Wedding and Married Life Chapter Seven: The
Presidential Years Chapter Eight: Following the Presidency Conclusion
Appendix 1: The Direct Family Link from Col. Samuel Appleton to Jane Pierce
Appendix 2: The Marriage Links Within the Means and Atherton Families
Abbreviations for End Notes Bibliography Index