The Life of Martin Van Buren is a biographical account of the eighth President of the United States, written by David Crockett. The book follows Van Buren's life from his birth in Kinderhook, New York, through his rise to power in the Democratic Party, his tenure as Vice President under Andrew Jackson, and his presidency from 1837 to 1841. Crockett explores Van Buren's political career, including his role in the formation of the Democratic Party,...