Bibliograph

James K. Polk, by BreAnn Rumsch

Type

Label

James K. Polk, by BreAnn Rumsch

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

James K. Polk

Oclc number

1144719588

Responsibility statement

by BreAnn Rumsch

Series statement

United States Presidents, No. 11

Summary

"This biography introduces readers to James K. Polk including his early political career and key events from Polk's administration, including the Oregon Treaty, the Mexican War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information." -- Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

James K. Polk -- Timeline -- Did you know? -- Tennessee youth -- Law and marriage -- Representative Polk -- Dark horse election -- President Polk -- President Polk's cabinet -- The Oregon treaty -- War with Mexico -- Home to Polk Place -- Office of the President -- Presidents and their terms

Target audience

juvenile

Classification