George Ticknor Curtis's biography of James Buchanan provides a detailed look into the life and presidency of one of America's most overlooked leaders. Curtis examines Buchanan's early life, his political career, and his efforts to address the growing divisions between North and South in the years leading up to the Civil War. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in American political history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.