Marquis James
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marquis James was a native of Enid, OK. James was a World War I veteran and instrumental in the founding of the New Yorker magazine. He was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes for biography: in 1930 for The Raven: A Biography of Sam Houston , and in 1938 for Andrew Jackson: Portrait of a President .
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marquis James was a native of Enid, OK. James was a World War I veteran and instrumental in the founding of the New Yorker magazine. He was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes for biography: in 1930 for The Raven: A Biography of Sam Houston , and in 1938 for Andrew Jackson: Portrait of a President . See less
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Marquis James book reviews
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The Raven: A Biography of Sam Houston
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by David M, Feb 11, 2017
Not a bad read, but not very "filling". Felt like the "TV Dinner" of biographies.
Perhaps a better, more scholarly tome would be a better read. Read More
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The life of Andrew Jackson, complete in one volume. Part one: The border captain. Part two: Portrait of a president.
The Life of Andrew Jackson, parts 1 and 2
by McCall, Jul 8, 2007
Beautifully written and very readable. Writing not too long after the events he described, Marquis James was able to make the times come alive. The book gives the reader a feeling for Andrew Jackson ... Read More
