The book "The Life of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States. Volume 1 (of 2)" was written by the famous American historian and journalist George Ticknor Curtis. In this work, the author carefully examines the life, career, and political achievements of James Buchanan, showing the reader his influence on the history of the United States. The book offers deep conclusions and analyzes of the last years of American politics of the 19th century, and also sheds light on the key events that took place during the presidency of James Buchanan. Reference to primary sources, supported by detailed facts, makes this book an important source of knowledge about the political history of the United States.