Franklin Pierce: Martyr for the Union

Wallner, Peter A.

Plaidswede Publishing Co., 2007

Condition: Fine

Jacket: Fine

Edition: First edition

Attributes: George P. A. Healy, United States President, New Hampshire, filbuster, Know-Nothingism, Cuba, Kansas-Nebraska Act

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Biography of Franklin Pierce, New Hampshire native and 14th president of the United States. Second volume of Wallner's insightful two-volume biography of President Franklin Pierce. This volume covers Pierce in the White House and the controversial years after his presidency. Offers insights into the Kansas-Nebraska Act and "bleeding" Kansas, US attempts to acquire Cuba, relations with Great Britain, and the 1850s phenomena of filbusters and Know-Nothingism. In fine condition, first edition, inscribed by the author. 6½" - 9¼".