Follows the life of Harriet Lane from childhood to the White House, where she acted as first lady during the administration of her bachelor uncle James Buchanan, the fifteenth president of the United States.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Harriet Lane -- Orphaned -- A spirited girl -- Young socialite -- A quiet campaign -- Life in London -- The democratic queen -- Gracious first lady -- Road to war -- Love and loss -- Gifts for the nation.