| Author |
Miller, Helen Topping, 1884-1960 |
| LoC No. |
55009896
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| Title |
Her Christmas at the Hermitage: A Tale About Rachel and Andrew Jackson
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Her Christmas at the Hermitage: A Tale About Rachel and Andrew Jackson" by Helen Topping Miller is a historical novel published in the mid-20th century. Set against the backdrop of early 19th century America, the book explores themes of family, duty, and the complexities surrounding the personal life of Andrew Jackson and his wife, Rachel. The narrative unfolds during the festive season of Christmas, emphasizing the intimate moments shared within their home, the Hermitage. The story follows Rachel Jackson as she navigates the challenges of running their household and managing relationships with their extended family, all while Andrew Jackson prepares to re-enter the political arena. On Christmas Eve, amid preparations for a grand holiday celebration, tensions rise with the arrival of loved ones and discussions about Andrew's potential candidacy for the presidency. The characters are vividly portrayed, particularly Rachel, whose yearning for a peaceful life with her husband clashes with the looming responsibilities of his public life. As the festivities unfold, Rachel's resilience and devotion shine through, revealing her inner strength and love for her family against the backdrop of historical events that will impact their lives profoundly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Christmas stories
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| Subject |
Biographical fiction
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| Subject |
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Jackson, Rachel, 1767-1828 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Hermitage (Hermitage, Tenn.) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65782 |
| Release Date |
Jul 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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