Anyone whose trail has crossed New Orleans, Nashville, or any part of the country where Andrew Jackson lived or tarried for any length of time, knows how potent and lasting a fascination the man cast. And to the vast number who think of him as a figure in the pages of history books, this book will weave the same spell. For unquestionably, he was one of the most vital figures in our panorama, dramatic, picturesque, virile, commanding attention, whether or not he commanded affection and admiration. Just as Marquis James captured Sam Houston in THE RAVEN, so he has captured Andrew Jackson in this volume. Even the military campaigns are interesting, and that is an achievement. A sound piece of scholarship, packed with challenging source material, much of it now, it is at the same time an essentially human document in its own right. One soon Jackson not only as a public character, but as a devoted, if sometimes fiery, husband, offering his all to protect his beloved wife from calumny wherever possible. The choice of the Literary Guild for April, this book should be off to a good start, and is certain of leading reviews everywhere.