"Old Hickory: Andrew Jackson and the American People" by Albert Marrin explores the tumultuous life of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. It delves into his rise from a challenging childhood to becoming a national hero after the Battle of New Orleans. Marrin examines Jackson's complex personality, his populist approach, and controversial policies, including his stance on Native American displacement. The book offers a detailed look at how Jackson’s actions and beliefs shaped the nation, emphasizing the contradictions of a leader who championed democracy while simultaneously enforcing exclusionary practices. Through Jackson’s story, readers gain insight into the evolving American identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 262 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Dutton Children's Books .

Albert Marrin is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books for young people and is the recipient of many honors, including the Washington Post Nonfiction Award for "outstanding lifetime contribution [that] has enriched the field of children's literature. " C. B. Mordan has illustrated several children's books, including Silent Movie by Avi and Guinea Pig Scientists by Mel Boring and Leslie Dendy. He lives in Kansas.