Franklin Pierce
By: by David C. King.
Series: Presidents and their times
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780761436249
Subjects: Pierce, Franklin, -- 1804-1869 -- Juvenile literature; Presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature.; Biography
Description: "Provides comprehensive information on President Franklin Pierce and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The early years; title: Law, politics, and marriage; title: Representing New Hampshire in Washington; title: The youngest senator; title: Law career; title: Searching for glory; title: The unlikely election campaign; title: The presidency.