Sarah Childress Polk: A Biography of the Remarkable First Lady

by John R. Bumgarner

Book Overview

Historians generally consider James K. Polk one of the most effective presidents in United States history. Many of them doubt, however, that President Polk would have been successful without the counsel of his wife Sarah. The president dominated his cabinet and trusted no one--except for his wife.

Sarah Childress Polk (1803-1891) was a highly educated woman who became President Polk's virtual secretary and more: She critiqued his speeches,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786403667
• ISBN13: 9780786403660
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher