Reviews
"Jackson was an American original, a wholly fascinating figure whom H. W. Brands brings to life in a big, rich biography. . . .Brands weaves together keen political history with anecdote and marvelous sense of place to produce a vivid tableau."The Boston Globe "A great story. . . . Serves up everything you might expect in a ripping yarn: murderous duels, savage Indian raids, equally savage counterattacks."The Washington Post Book World "Highly readable and entertaining. . . . [Brands] presents Jackson, warts and all, as the fascinating and exceedingly real character that he was and lets the man emerge from behind the image to stand on his own."Dallas Morning News "Revealing. . . . A masterful, detailed account of Jackson's life and his contributions to the nation. Thoroughly researched and thoughtfully told."The Oregonian, "Jackson was an American original, a wholly fascinating figure whom H. W. Brands brings to life in a big, rich biography. . . .Brands weaves together keen political history with anecdote and marvelous sense of place to produce a vivid tableau." - The Boston Globe "A great story. . . . Serves up everything you might expect in a ripping yarn: murderous duels, savage Indian raids, equally savage counterattacks." - The Washington Post Book World "Highly readable and entertaining. . . . [Brands] presents Jackson, warts and all, as the fascinating and exceedingly real character that he was and lets the man emerge from behind the image to stand on his own." - Dallas Morning News "Revealing. . . . A masterful, detailed account of Jackson's life and his contributions to the nation. Thoroughly researched and thoughtfully told." - The Oregonian From the Trade Paperback edition., "Jackson was an American original, a wholly fascinating figure whom H. W. Brands brings to life in a big, rich biography. . . .Brands weaves together keen political history with anecdote and marvelous sense of place to produce a vivid tableau."-"The Boston Globe" "A great story. . . . Serves up everything you might expect in a ripping yarn: murderous duels, savage Indian raids, equally savage counterattacks."-"The Washington Post Book World" "Highly readable and entertaining. . . . ÝBrands¨ presents Jackson, warts and all, as the fascinating and exceedingly real character that he was and lets the man emerge from behind the image to stand on his own."-"Dallas Morning News" "Revealing. . . . A masterful, detailed account of Jackson's life and his contributions to the nation. Thoroughly researched and thoughtfully told."-"The Oregonian", Critical Acclaim for H.W Brands The First American (Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in biography) "A Franklin to savor."-James Grant, Wall Street Journal "A vivid portrait of the 18th century milieu and of the 18th century man …[Brands is] a master storyteller."- Christian Science Monitor "Enchanting"-The New Yorker The Age of Gold "A fine, robust telling of one of the greatest adventure stories in history."-David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of John Adams "The Age of Gold is a gripping narrative account of the mad rush for California riches that forever changed America. … Brimming with unforgettable anecdotes and vivid prose, Brands beams the reader back to a time when anything seemed possible. A real page-turner."-Douglas Brinkley, author of The Unfinished Presidency, director of the Eisenhower Center, and professor of history at the University of New Orleans "A barn burner … Masterfully sketched historical figures, subtly developed themes, and especially well-braided stories. …'Eureka!'"-San Francisco Chronicle "A triumph."- Oregonian "An engrossing, multifaceted history."- New York Times "Dazzling"- Los Angeles Times, "Jackson was an American original, a wholly fascinating figure whom H. W. Brands brings to life in a big, rich biography. . . .Brands weaves together keen political history with anecdote and marvelous sense of place to produce a vivid tableau." -- The Boston Globe "A great story. . . . Serves up everything you might expect in a ripping yarn: murderous duels, savage Indian raids, equally savage counterattacks." -- The Washington Post Book World "Highly readable and entertaining. . . . [Brands] presents Jackson, warts and all, as the fascinating and exceedingly real character that he was and lets the man emerge from behind the image to stand on his own." -- Dallas Morning News "Revealing. . . . A masterful, detailed account of Jackson's life and his contributions to the nation. Thoroughly researched and thoughtfully told." -- The Oregonian, Critical Acclaim for H.W Brands "The First American "(Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in biography) "A Franklin to savor."--James Grant, "Wall Street Journal ""A vivid portrait of the 18th century milieu and of the 18th century man ...[Brands is] a master storyteller."--" Christian Science Monitor ""Enchanting"--"The New Yorker" " The Age of Gold ""A fine, robust telling of one of the greatest adventure stories in history."--David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize--winning author of "John Adams" ""The Age of Gold "is a gripping narrative account of the mad rush for California riches that forever changed America. ... Brimming with unforgettable anecdotes and vivid prose, Brands beams the reader back to a time when anything seemed possible. A real page-turner."--Douglas Brinkley, author of "The Unfinished Presidency, "director of the Eisenhower Center, and professor of history at the University of New Orleans "A barn burner ... Masterfully sketched historical figures, subtly developed themes, and especially well-braided stories. ...'Eureka!'"--"San Francisco Chronicle" "A triumph."--" Oregonian" "An engrossing, multifaceted history."--" New York Times" "Dazzling"--" Los Angeles Times "
