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May, Gary, 1944-

John Tyler / Gary May. - 1st ed. - New York : Times Books/Henry Holt and Co., 2008. - xviii, 183 pages ; 22 cm. - American presidents series . - American presidents series (Times Books (Firm)) .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-171) and index.

High road to fame -- Sentinel -- Tippecanoe and Tyler too -- Amid earthquake and tornado -- Abused as never before -- Luster -- Captain's bride -- No rest -- Epilogue: a matter very near to my heart -- Notes -- Milestones -- Selected bibliography -- Acknowledgments -- Index.

Traces the events of the tenth executive leader's presidency from his unexpected ascent after the premature death of William Henry Harrison and unpopular veto of a proposed Bank of the United States to his indirect role in promoting secession.

ISBN: 9780805082388 0805082387

Standard No.: 9780805082388 52200

Source: Henry Holt & Co, C/O Mps 175 Fifth Ave, New York, NY, USA, 10010 SAN 631-5011

LCCN: 2008018131

Subjects--Personal Names:
Tyler, John, 1790-1862.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Presidents--United States--Biography.
Vice-Presidents--United States--Biography.
Governors--Virginia--Biography.
Legislators--United States--Biography.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Politics and government--1815-1861.
Virginia--Politics and government--1775-1865.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.