Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-105) and index.
Contents
Introduction / Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. -- The election of 1840 / Sean Wilentz -- Facts at a glance, William Henry Harrison -- Facts at a glance, John Tyler -- Harrison's inaugural address -- John Tyler becomes president -- On the Rhode Island crisis -- The Webster-Ashburton Treaty -- Emigration treaty with Hesse -- Excerpt from fourth annual message -- On the annexation of Texas -- Tyler's veto of the revenue cutters and steamers bill.
Summary
Uses a variety of source materials to provide an overview of the election of 1860 and the administration of President William Harrison and his vice president and successor, John Tyler.