Mr. McClelland vividly brings to life the drama of these seven debates ... The author humanizes both men by describing their fatigue, emotions and concerns, but more information about their relationships with their wives, Mary and Adele, who periodically appeared on the campaign trail, would have further enhanced the story.
McClelland... offers detailed and nuanced context to perhaps the most compelling and consequential rivalry in U.S. political history ... The rendering of this unique political saga and its implications is top-notch and worthy of a wide readership.
Insightful ... Artfully blending biography and history, McClelland gives the "Little Giant" his due as a unifier. It’s a wise examination of America’s divisive antebellum politics.
