The Hermitage, Home of General Andrew Jackson

"The Hermitage, Home of General Andrew Jackson" by Mary C. Dorris is a narrative exploring the life of Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States, and the crucial role his home, The Hermitage, played in his story and in American history. The book probably covers Jackson's early years, his time as a soldier, his years as president, and his lasting effect on the country. The beginning highlights important parts of Jackson's youth, such as when he joined the army at fourteen, and the sad passing of his mother from yellow fever not long after she helped him recover from it. It starts to explain Jackson's personality by focusing on the moral lessons his mother taught him, which influenced how he behaved later in life. The writing suggests Jackson's eventful life, filled with sad events, his skill in the military, and his rise to become a well-known person, thus creating the foundation for recognizing his renowned legacy