** "When Men Grew Tall, or The Story of Andrew Jackson" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a recounting of Andrew Jackson's early years, following his transformation from a young, ambitious lawyer in North Carolina to a key figure in American history, which is set in 1787 Salisbury, North Carolina. The story highlights young Andrew's physical appearance with the phrase "horse-faced" as he studies law with Spruce McCay and sets the stage for challenges, pivotal relationships, and rivalries that shape Jackson's path as he dreams of achieving new opportunities in the unsettled lands of the west and the encouraging words of McCay fuel his pursuit. **
When Men Grew Tall, or The Story of Andrew Jackson
By Alfred Henry Lewis
** Witness a young lawyer's ambitious journey through colonial America as he faces challenges and rivalries, ultimately shaping him into a formidable historical figure.
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About the AuthorAlfred Henry Lewis was an American investigative journalist, lawyer, novelist, editor, and short story writer, who sometimes published under the pseudonym Dan Quin.
Alfred Henry Lewis was an American investigative journalist, lawyer, novelist, editor, and short story writer, who sometimes published under the pseudonym Dan Quin.
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