1949 "First Edition" stated on copyright page; E.P. Dutton & Company publishers; hardbound with navy blue boards and gilt lettering on cover and spine;  very good condition; no dust jacket.
 
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This biography of the 11th President of the United States, James K. Polk, provides an intimate look into the life and times of the man who made America a world power. Written by Martha Morrel, this captivating work explores Polk's political, social, and economic achievements, as well as his personal life. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Morrel weaves a vivid and illuminating portrait of a man who shaped the history of the United States and the course of the world.