Life of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States. v. 1 (of 2)

CHAPTER I.

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1791–1820.

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Birth and Parentage—Early Education and College Life—Study 1 of the Law—Admission to the Bar—Settles in Lancaster—A Volunteer in the War of 1812—Enters the Legislature of Pennsylvania—Early Distinction—Professional Income—Retires from Public Life—Disappointment in Love—Re-enters Public Life—Elected to Congress