The Burning of the White House, Jane Hampton Cook
The Burning of the White House, Jane Hampton Cook
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The Burning of the White House
James and Dolley Madison and the War of 1812

Author: Jane Hampton Cook

Narrator: Marguerite Gavin

Unabridged: 11 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/15/2016

Synopsis

Told from multiple points of view—including James and Dolley Madison and a British admiral—this is the true story of the burning of the White House in 1814.It’s unimaginable today, even for a generation that saw the Twin Towers fall and the Pentagon attacked. It’s unimaginable because in 1814, enemies didn’t fly overhead; they marched through the streets, and for twenty-six hours in August, the British enemy marched through Washington, DC, and set fire to government buildings, including the US Capitol and the White House.Relying on firsthand accounts, historian Jane Hampton Cook weaves together several different narratives to create a vivid, multidimensional account of the burning of Washington, including the escalation that led to it and the immediate aftermath. From James and Dolley Madison to the British admiral who ordered the White House set aflame, historical figures are brought to life through their experience of this unprecedented attack. The Burning of the White House is the story of a city invaded, a presidential family displaced, a nation humbled, and an American spirit that somehow remained unbroken.

About Jane Hampton Cook

Jane Hampton Cook is an award-winning author of several books, including America’s Star-Spangled Story and American Phoenix. She served as a webmaster for five years for former President George W. Bush, including three in the Texas governor’s office and two years in the White House as deputy director of Internet news services. She is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel and numerous other television, radio, online, and print outlets.

About Marguerite Gavin

Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dee

Audible.com 10 hours 43 min. Narrated by Marguerite Gavin(B) In my attempt to refocus my reading from the two World Wars back to biographies of the presidents, I decided to read this book on James and Dolly Madison. This is a interesting introduction to many of the key players of the most unpopular a......more

Goodreads review by Eric

I recall when I first moved to Washington, there was a persistent rumor that the columns of the “original” White House were preserved at the National Arboretum. My office at The Washington Times abuts the Arboretum, but I had never had a chance to go there until recently. I found said columns, but th......more

Goodreads review by Christopher

A decent, if a little narratively jumbled, history with some bright spots. Cook's 2016 "The Burning of the White House" has all the markings of an author that really enjoys her subject(s), has clearly written about them extensively, yet struggles to put it all together in a single volume with a clear......more

Goodreads review by Forrest

This is three biographies melted into one book, particularly that of James and Dolly Madison, and George Cockburn. It's fair to say that Cockburn contributed as much to the story as the other two. One of the main contributing factors to the war of 1812 was the British military impressing/forcing US......more

Quotes

“The Burning of the White House is an important look at one of the most underappreciated and perilous periods in our past. This book does a wonderful job of capturing the great leadership of not only President Madison but First Lady Dolley as well…Great job!” Brian Kilmeade, cohost of Fox & Friends

“The Burning of the White House tells the exhilarating story of a pivotal moment in American history. Jane brings to life the fascinating men and women who helped our nation survive its second war for independence, and offers a captivating look at the burning of our capital city.” Callista Gingrich, New York Times bestselling author

“This audiobook uses new sources to tell the story of one of the most harrowing events in our past. Narrator Marguerite Gavin’s energetic, animated voice makes the story interesting, vital, and relevant.” AudioFile

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