[AMERICANA]. [EMMONS, William]. Authentic Biography of Col. Richard M. Johnson, of Kentucky. Boston: Published for the Proprietor, 1834. 12mo. 92, [1, ?The Warrior Sage], [1, blank] pp. Publisher?s original cloth-backed boards, printed paper label on front board (binding worn, soiled, rear joint starting, hinges starting, text foxed, occasional soiling in text, pp. 17-21 loose but present, contemporary ownership signatures (?Juliet Niles?) on the front endleaves). Good. THE RARE FIRST EDITION, SECOND ISSUE AS PER HOWES. This scarce biography of Johnson (1780-1850), published before Johnson became Martin Van Buren?s Vice President (the only Vice President to be elected by the U. S. Senate), relates his exploits as a commander during the Battle of the Thames, where he killed the Shawnee Chief, Tecumseh, in single combat. Johnson was also a member of the U. S. House of Representatives and Senate from the state of Kentucky. Howes 3309.