This biography of President Franklin Pierce offers an in-depth look at the life of this often-overlooked historical figure. The author covers Pierce's early life, his military career, and his time in politics, providing insight into the challenges he faced and the decisions he made. A great read for anyone interested in 19th-century American 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.