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Jane Means Appleton Pierce
U.S. First Lady (1853-1857): Her Family, Life and Times
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2013
Summary
When introverted Jane Appleton and charismatic Franklin Pierce first met, they fell in love immediately, despite being complete opposites. Jane’s pious family vetoed any relationship between them, and it was eight years before they finally married. Their life together was a loving though often difficult one, as frail Jane adapted to the uncertainties of political life that climaxed in ostensible deceit and tragedy just prior to Franklin’s presidency.
This book offers insight into the dynasty to which Jane belonged and profiles earlier generations, providing a wider perception of her family’s history. Through family letters and anecdotes, it details Jane’s complex life and defines the social and health features of the era. Aspects of Jane’s childhood that may have accounted for her melancholic nature and inhibitions are revealed. This book also explores the truths behind the many myths surrounding this tragic first lady.
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Copyright year
2013
ISBN-Print
978-0-7618-6076-1
ISBN-Online
978-0-7618-6077-8
Publisher
Hamilton Books, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
132
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Acknowledgments No access
Introduction No access
Chapter One No access Pages 1 - 12
Chapter Two No access Pages 13 - 28
Chapter Three No access Pages 29 - 48
Chapter Four No access Pages 49 - 66
Chapter Five No access Pages 67 - 76
Chapter Six No access Pages 77 - 94
Chapter Seven No access Pages 95 - 104
Chapter Eight No access Pages 105 - 114
Conclusion No access Pages 115 - 118
Appendix 1 No access Pages 119 - 120
Appendix 2 No access Pages 121 - 122
Abbreviations for End Notes No access Pages 123 - 124
