James Jackson: Duelist and Militant Statesman, 1757-1806

Published in 1960, this biography examines the life of James Jackson, a general in the Revolutionary War and later governor, congressman, and senator to Georgia. Jackson advocated strict construction of the Constitution, states’ rights, and the welfare of the common man. He was a dominant figure in the affairs of Georgia during the last decade of his life and was at the center of the Yazoo controversy, where he worked for the repeal of the land sales. Foster’s portrayal shows Jackson as a strong personality with a fiery disposition who played an important role in the history of the state.