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James K. Polk was a shrewd and decisive commander in chief, the youngest president elected to guide the still-young nation, who served as Speaker of the House and governor of Tennessee before taking office in 1845. Considered a natural successor to Andrew Jackson, 'Young Hickory' miraculously revived his floundering political career by riding a wave of public sentiment in favor of annexing the Republic of Texas to the Union. Shortly after his inauguration, he settled the disputed Oregon boundary and by 1846 had declared war on Mexico in hopes of annexing California. The considerably smaller American army never lost a battle. At home, however, Polk suffered a political firestorm of antiwar attacks from many fronts. Despite his tremendous accomplishments, he left office an extremely unpopular man, on whom stress had taken such a physical toll that he died within three months of departing Washington. Fellow Tennessean John Seigenthaler traces the life of this president who, as Truman noted, 'said what he intended to do and did it.'
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One of our better presidents........2007-06-24
I agree with some of our previous reviewers. Seigenthaler puts alot of effort into the beginning of Polk's career, but little of his actual Presidency. He goes into great detail about his early life and how he became a disciple of Andrew Jackson. The book also details the campaign and then gives his Presidency a small portion of this small book. However, the reader can learn a great deal about the first dark horse candidate for the U.S. Presidency. What Seignethaler does do is describe the early career of one of our better presidents.
This is an OK read in the U.S. Presidency series. I have not read any of the others, but the armchair historian can pick up some details from this biography of a misunderstood president.
Waste of Paper.......2007-05-24
This is really a total waste of money. The entire volume is devoted to the excruciating minutiae of Polk's relationship with his political allies and foes. There are perhaps a total of five pages explaining or treating the issues of the day, Polk's life, or anything else you would expect in a biography of a US president.
I usually resell my books if I don't want to keep them, but I was so disgusted with this one that I heaved it in the trash.
A Partisan Defender of a Forgotten President.......2006-08-10
The reasons I rated the work as only average are:
1. I distrusted the scholarhip.
2. The biographer forfeited objectivity with the way he argued that that Polk is underappreciated.
3. Polk never came to life for me.
4. The tone can be overly casual, like a human interest story in a newspaper.
4. It does not compare well with other biographies in The American Presidents series, such as the Jackson or Van Buren works.
Try It !.......2006-07-13
This reviewer commented favorably that Robert Remini's biography of President Andrew Jackson was short and concise. That work was a veritable encyclopedia compared to John Seigenthaler's bio of President James K. Polk. The two Presidents were close contemporaries and fellow Tennesseans. Polk actually had a decent resume before entering the White House. He had served one term as Governor and five in the House, even rising to Speaker before his election as a Dark Horse in 1844. It seems required for reviewers to note that Polk set 4 goals for himself as Chief Executive: Reduction of the hated (to the South) tariff; establishing a pressingly needed independent Treasury; a favorable settling of the Oregon Boundary with England and bringing California into the Union. Polk succeeded on all counts even though he had defined himself from the outset as a one term President! It was also on his watch that the Mexican War was ended, leading to the annexation of the Texas Republic. This reader was surprised to learn that many Americans-including an Illinois Congressman named Lincoln-were opposed to the Mexican conflict and that our principal commanders, Generals Winfield Scott and Zachery Taylor had blatant political ambitions. Such attitudes would not be tolerated today. Polk had his weaknesses: He had virtually no charisma or personality and he failed to demonstrate any leadership over the bitterly divisive issue of slavery. That aside, author Seigenthaler has performed a masterful job of compressing the Administration of an important if unrecognized President into a very slim and compact volume. It is recommended without reservation for aficionados of history and politics.
Better than no Polk at all, but . . ........2006-06-23
If James K. Polk hadn't very unexpectedly become president of the United States in 1845, nobody today would have heard of him. The accomplishments he is remembered for -- the annexation of Texas, the acquiring of Oregon Territory from Britain, the War with Mexico and resultant annexation of New Mexico and California -- he was able to accomplish only BECAUSE he became president. So why does John Seigenthaler devote less than forty of 156 pages of text to Polk's presidency in his book, JAMES K. POLK?
JAMES K. POLK is one of "The American Presidents" series which are supposed to concentrate on the PRESIDENCIES of the chief executives, not the whole lives of the men themselves. Admitted, exploring the biographical and historical background and the process by which particular individuals are able to win the White House over the opposition of many other contenders is essential to understanding the presidencies they spawn -- doubly so in Polk's case as America's first "dark horse" president. But the other equally short contributions to this series are quite capable of covering such material in the first thirty or forty pages of text, leaving the remaining one hundred plus to discuss the presidency itself. Given the constraints of this series and the incredible presidency that was to be Polk's, it is Seigenthaler's DUTY to do the same.
I bought this book to learn how a president, whom I knew very little about, was able in four short years to create, for better or worse, a United States that finally spread "from sea to shinning sea". Thirty some pages is nowhere near enough text to discuss the complications that Polk had to deal with in his War with Mexico alone, particularly when Polk thought he could annex California WITHOUT going to war. Seigenthaler hardly mentions the problems that the obstinate Democrat Polk had with his two equally headstrong Whig generals, Taylor and Scott, or the increasingly fierce opposition he faced as the war dragged on and on. Ditto for the Oregon Territory dispute with the British. He devotes more text to Polk's establishing an independent Treasury and lowering the import tariffs, but these achievements pale in comparison to the previous two
Seigenthaler wastes far more text telling the story of how the washed-up ex-governor from Tennessee hoping for the vice-presidential candidacy, won the 1844 Democratic Party's presidential nomination instead when neither of the two top contenders could secure a majority. Then Seigenthaler proceeds with an almost equally long description of the campaign itself -- during which Polk did NOT make public campaign promises to annex California and gain the Oregon border treaty with England, but merely promised to accept the annexation of Texas and serve only one term. The "four goals" that he had for his presidency he first confided to his secretary of the navy AFTER becoming president (check out pp. 102, 3).
Imagine a book of some one hundred fifty pages about another rather obscure ex-congressman from Illinois named Abraham Lincoln that devotes less than forty to his presidency and barely mentions the Civil War. Change the main character and you've got John Seigenthaler's JAMES K. POLK.
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When he was elected President in 1845, James K. Polk was only 49 years old-at that time the youngest president ever to be elected. He faced a conflicted nation on the verge of tremendous territorial expansion. James K. Polk's four years in office marke
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Wonderful short biography of James K. Polk.......2007-09-16
I am currently reading a bio of every President in order. I generally look for a fairly comprehensive one volume account but unfortunately for Polk there are none available (although the forthcoming 400+ page plus bio by Borneman will hopefully change this). I decided I would save my money to wait for Borneman's book and checked out Leonard's short bio (196 pages of text) from the Library.
Thankfully, this is a great short bio of James K. Polk. His early life is covered in a suprising amount of detail for the short amount of text devoted to it, and his Presidency is covered quite thoroughly. This is accomplished by Leonard's great writing and superb organization and editing. This book was so satisfactory I am not sure I will even decide to read Borneman's forthcoming biography. Also, do not be swayed by Betty Burke's review, she is clearly reviewing the wrong book.
A Man of His Times........2007-03-01
Fabrication By Alien., February 28, 2007
Reviewer: Betty Burks (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews
This book was not written by a fan or supporter of this Tennessee president, but released by a Yankee group who hides behind "Oxford" so we might think Mississippi or England. Not so, William Dusinberre must be fuddies with the university professors who tore apart Nathan Bedford Forrest in the same way. Overlooked completely he status and the part these Tennesseans played in the history of this nation. It's best to consider character assassination with the conflicting thins these writers emphasize while leaving out the real story, the facts of the matter. James K. Polk had been Governor of Tehhessee and Speaker of the House of Representatives before becoming U. S. president. It was not a secret that he owned slaves to work on his cotton plantation in Mississippi. We didn't have such in Tennessee, but I have an old post card of the 11th President's bust which stands in the State Capitol in Nashville. We visited Polk's ancestral home in downtown Columbia, Tennessee. It was not out in the country, though a famous one is in that county owned by a female physician. She did not have slaves. Forrest's family were fine, upstanding natives of Chapel Hill, not so far east from Columbia. It infuriates me when I innocently find weird subverted stuff like thos on the public library shelves. I wish the reference librarians who ordered these fiction pretending to be non-fiction before putting them out for just anybody to read. Polk was duly elected and in the White House from 1845 to 1849, before the Civil War. He was not responsible for that war.
This person from Cape Town used the false writings of professor Wayne Cutler when he came to this Republican town, and thought that what he was reading was truth. Polk was a Southern Democrat. What would he write about Huey B. Long, George Wallace, and other governors who stood tall for what the South stands for. The politics of slavery did not have any substance whatsoever in the war which divided this country. It was states' rights -- the Southern states, which Northerners would not understand. I learned more than I had planned that there is a conspiracy going on to deride Southern leaders and presidents. They were statesmen and war heroes and lived to be a part of the history of America. Modern history-writing is all wrong, when the author makes up "facts" as he is inclined, and not factually.
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- History That Doesn't Polk Along!
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James K. Polk (Presidential Leaders)
Carol H. Behrman
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History That Doesn't Polk Along!.......2005-06-20
I love the enthusiasm that is evident, and quite often missing from history books, that Ms.Behrman imparts in her writing. It was an interesting period of time made more so by great sidebars and excellent illustrations. Kids, and their grown-ups would really enjoy this book and not know how much they are learning!
Fascinating nonfiction.......2005-06-15
When I saw the title, I thought a biography of James K. Polk might be boring -- NOT SO! Carol Behrman has given us a fascinating insight into a not-so-well-known president.
I couldn't put the book down until I had read every page. This is a beautifully produced volume, as well.
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James K. Polk: A Biographical Companion
Mark Eaton Byrnes
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This is the first scholarly treatment of Polk in recent years and will provide easy access to his life, career, and times for students writing papers and the general public curious about this important president. Organized according to topics, each entry details the significance of the topic to Polk’s public and personal life and places it in historical context. The work includes a chronology of important events, a sampling of key writings by Polk, pertinent documents, and an annotated list of print and nonprint sources.
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Ruth Smalley
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James K. Polk (Profiles of the Presidents)
Barbara A. Somervill
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- Facts about this blind man
- I see what you mean!
- This "blind guy" sees better than I do.
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No Limits: Legendary Blind Athlete Leads the Way to New Horizons
Harry C. Cordellos , and
Janet Wells
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Legendary blind athlete Harry Cordellos leads the way to new horizons . . . and teaches us all to see.
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Facts about this blind man.......2003-09-21
- He is not as great as everyone makes him out to be.
- He depends on other people to do things for him, even though he claims he is independent.
- He is a tight-wad and only spends money on himself.
- When his brother was in the hospital for heart complications, he demanded that SOMEONE read his mail, take him shopping, etc.
-Last, and most importantly...everyone who meets him ends up ignoring him after a few months because they become tired of listening to his self-absorbed, egotistical babble.
You be the judge of how great and inspiring Harry Cordellos is...
I see what you mean!.......2002-10-29
It is hard to imagine the determination and skill Harry Cordellos brings to life. Harry demonstrates his faith and willingness to try new things and how to never give up. This book is a true inspiration to anyone who has ever tried to overcome a problem. It is well written and covers a lot of material, keeping you interested in learning more about this motivational winner! When you belive it, you will see it.
This "blind guy" sees better than I do........2000-12-21
A blind guy excelling at water-ski jumping, diving off the 10-meter board, driving an ATV in the mountains, snow skiing, running marathons! This is the perfect gift for anybody prone to whining about their problems.
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No Limits/Harry Cordellos, America's Legendary Blind Athlete, Leads the Way to New Horizons
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- Robert Burns's Bawdy Songs Now Available in Facsimile
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The Merry Muses of Caledonia: A Collection of Favourite Scots Songs, Ancient & Modern, Selected for Use of the Crochallan Fencibles
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Robert Burns's Bawdy Songs Now Available in Facsimile.......2000-10-15
Much of this volume of some eighty-five folk-lyrics on erotic themes is probably the work of the Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796). It was privately printed c. 1799 under the auspices of the Crochallan Fencibles, an Edinburgh men's club to which Burns had been initiated in 1786 or 1787 by his publisher William Creech, a founder of the group. Some of the texts included are undoubtedly by other hands; but as the Fencibles surreptitiously published this as a tribute to Burns within a few years of his death, it is reasonable to assume that much or most of it is by the poet himself. The Fencibles have usually been viewed merely as a drinking club, fraternal and convivial. But recent research has emphasized their subversive Jacobite and Jacobin sympathies as well. When in Edinburgh, Burns enjoyed composing bawdy songs for the enjoyment of his "brothers" at the Fencibles, who regularly met in Dawnie Douglas's tavern in Anchor Close to sing bawdry together. After 1789, when he moved to Dumfries, Burns continued to compose bawdy songs (often, like "When Princes and Prelates" with a revolutionary subtext), mailing them to cronies like Robert Saughton, also a member of the Fencibles.
This volume contains the (often corrupt) text of some twenty songs that also exist in Burns's handwriting--material usually omitted because of its erotic content from popular editions of Burns, but included in the standard scholarly edition (Kinsley, Clarendon, 1968). At least twelve of these songs are there established as fully the work of the poet, with a further nine identified by Kinsley as collected and transcribed by him as curiosities.
It is the other sixty-five texts that make this rare _Merry Muses_ volume (there are only two known copies of the 1799 edition) an invaluable resource. The Thomas Cooper Library of the University of South Carolina acquired it when the great Burns editor G. Ross Roy, an emeritus professor at USC, donated his large collection of Burnsiana and Scottish literature to the USC library. Most Burns scholars (including Prof. Roy, who contributes a lucid separate pamphlet describing the complex history of the volume) see the non-authenticated texts in _The Merry Muses_ as Scottish folk erotica added by various members of the Fencibles, or perhaps collected by Burns (an avid preserver of folk traditions). But having looked carefully at the contents, I consider all but five or six of the songs to be either the work of Burns himself or pastiches in which Burns revises as frequently as he transcribes. My reason--based on contexts rather than texts, so not authoritative--is the emphasis on mutual consent. In his signed and authenticated songs, RB is notable for this emphasis on consensual sexuality. The erotic song tradition in Scottish folk literature is, by contrast, rife with cautionary tales of rape and incest, but there are only a few such songs in this collection.
The very existence of this book was denied for more than a century by Burns admirers who were embarrassed by its frank sexual content: this denial was easily enough accomplished with only two extant copies of the work, one of them in the private hands of the Earl of Rosebery! But it is time for admirers of the poet to consider the bawdy songs of Burns. They are definitely obscene: some texts use Scottish vernacular obscenities such as "mow," but others make plentiful use of standard English and the f-word. But as the scenarios (typically--there are exceptions) emphasize the mutual joys of adult consensual sex, I think the term pornography is not quite accurate. The imagery is sometimes gross and shocking, but an episode of "Sex in the City" is more spicy. These obscene song-lyrics (the names of the suggested tunes are specified, but no music is printed) are better read as telling artifacts of masculine (masculinist?) culture during the Age of Enlightenment than as embarrassments to Burns's Immortal Memory. The poet lived a short, painful life, enduring the daily symptoms of terminal heart disease from his teens. Love and liberty--sexual as well as political freedom--were the great concerns of his poetry. For Burns, the composition of poetry (and the sharing it with kindred spirits) were his anodynes for poverty, social oppression (Burns is British literature's only great peasant poet), personal unhappiness, and chronic poor health. Like it or not, the bawdy element in Burns is fundamental to understanding his views on language, poetry, and human liberation. There are two modern editions of _Merry Muses_, but the notes in both cases are marred by sexism and poor scholarship. This facsimile is expensive, but all the profits go to the USC library by Prof. Roy's generous agreement. If you're looking for pornography, you'll be disappointed. If you're looking to understand the total Robert Burns in Scottish cultural context--and to gain insight into the inner demons and drive behind his writng--you'll be surprised and enlightened.
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- A great book on how to overdo gaming
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Pilgrim in the Microworld
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A great book on how to overdo gaming.......2006-10-01
No longer available new from Amazon, this book is an in-depth look at one man's obsession with _Breakout_ on the Atari 2600. Although this is written as a simple autobiography, Sudnow is so meticulous in how he catalogues his addiction to _Breakout_ that it could serve as a text on the psychology of gaming and its physiological effects. Ignore the recurring cold-war paranoia and enjoy.
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When Susie Vaccaro Hardeman tried to open a brokerage account in a young neighbor's name as thanks for a favor, she was shocked that brokerages, bookstores, and libraries couldn't deliver a single primer for young students or anyone of any age, for that matter, who is interested in learning stock market basics. And so she spent the next year researching, interviewing, and talking with hundreds of people, compiling the fundamentals needed in order to make a foray onto Wall Street. In this colorful and easy-to-use guide, you'll find answers to questions such as What is liquidity? What determines the price of a stock? What is a day trader, and are there night traders? plus many, many more. With friendly illustrations lighting your way, you'll soon be navigating the world of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds with confidence and ease.
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