Author: Thomas F. Schwartz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607109365
Category : Presidents
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The sixteenth president of the United States was an exceptionally astute politician who has left a compelling story and legacy that continues to intrigue scholars and historians today. He led the nation through its greatest constitutional, military, and moral crisis--the Civil War. Inside the luxurious padded cover of Abraham Lincoln, discover removable facsimiles of rare documents of historic importance. Inside a fascinating political journey, explore his life in the White House from 1861-65, learn more about the Gettysburg Address and why it has been the most quoted speech throughout U.S. history, and finally read the details surrounding his assassination in 1865. Luxurious padded cover reminds readers that extra care has been taken to produce this exceptional work of literary art. Perfect for scholars, historians, and any home library. Abraham Lincoln is a terrific compilation and resource about one of the nation's most powerful men.
Abraham Lincoln
Author: Thomas F. Schwartz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607109365
Category : Presidents
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The sixteenth president of the United States was an exceptionally astute politician who has left a compelling story and legacy that continues to intrigue scholars and historians today. He led the nation through its greatest constitutional, military, and moral crisis--the Civil War. Inside the luxurious padded cover of Abraham Lincoln, discover removable facsimiles of rare documents of historic importance. Inside a fascinating political journey, explore his life in the White House from 1861-65, learn more about the Gettysburg Address and why it has been the most quoted speech throughout U.S. history, and finally read the details surrounding his assassination in 1865. Luxurious padded cover reminds readers that extra care has been taken to produce this exceptional work of literary art. Perfect for scholars, historians, and any home library. Abraham Lincoln is a terrific compilation and resource about one of the nation's most powerful men.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607109365
Category : Presidents
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The sixteenth president of the United States was an exceptionally astute politician who has left a compelling story and legacy that continues to intrigue scholars and historians today. He led the nation through its greatest constitutional, military, and moral crisis--the Civil War. Inside the luxurious padded cover of Abraham Lincoln, discover removable facsimiles of rare documents of historic importance. Inside a fascinating political journey, explore his life in the White House from 1861-65, learn more about the Gettysburg Address and why it has been the most quoted speech throughout U.S. history, and finally read the details surrounding his assassination in 1865. Luxurious padded cover reminds readers that extra care has been taken to produce this exceptional work of literary art. Perfect for scholars, historians, and any home library. Abraham Lincoln is a terrific compilation and resource about one of the nation's most powerful men.
Lincoln, an Illustrated Life and Legacy
Author: Thomas F. Schwartz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781862006249
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Traces Lincoln's life, from his humble beginnings to his first tentative steps into politics and his ground-breaking Emancipation Proclamation, and shows how his leadership allowed the Union to win the Civil War.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781862006249
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Traces Lincoln's life, from his humble beginnings to his first tentative steps into politics and his ground-breaking Emancipation Proclamation, and shows how his leadership allowed the Union to win the Civil War.
Illustrated Life, Services, Martyrdom, and Funeral of Abraham Lincoln ...
Author: David Brainerd Williamson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Presidents
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Presidents
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Lincoln
Author: Philip B. Kunhardt (III)
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 9780679755630
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
This illustrated biography of the 16th president of the United States was originally a companion volume to a historic television documentary. It includes recreated images of Lincoln and his contemporaries from photographs, daguerreotypes, prints and cartoons of the day.
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 9780679755630
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
This illustrated biography of the 16th president of the United States was originally a companion volume to a historic television documentary. It includes recreated images of Lincoln and his contemporaries from photographs, daguerreotypes, prints and cartoons of the day.
Abraham Lincoln
Author: Brian Lamb
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 0786726830
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
In this beautifully designed volume, America's top Lincoln historians offer a diverse array of perspectives on the life and legacy of America's sixteenth president. Spanning Lincoln's life -- from his early career as a Springfield lawyer, to his presidential reign during one of America's most troubled historical periods, to his assassination in 1865 -- these essays, developed from original C-SPAN interviews, provide a compelling, composite portrait of Lincoln, one that offers up new stories and fresh insights on a defining leader. Extras include a timeline of Lincoln's life, brief biographies of the 56 contributors, and Lincoln's most famous speeches.
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 0786726830
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
In this beautifully designed volume, America's top Lincoln historians offer a diverse array of perspectives on the life and legacy of America's sixteenth president. Spanning Lincoln's life -- from his early career as a Springfield lawyer, to his presidential reign during one of America's most troubled historical periods, to his assassination in 1865 -- these essays, developed from original C-SPAN interviews, provide a compelling, composite portrait of Lincoln, one that offers up new stories and fresh insights on a defining leader. Extras include a timeline of Lincoln's life, brief biographies of the 56 contributors, and Lincoln's most famous speeches.
Looking for Lincoln
Author: Philip B. Kunhardt
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 030726713X
Category : Presidents
Languages : en
Pages : 515
Book Description
In honor of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth comes this sequel to the enormously successful "Lincoln: An Illustrated Biography." This work picks up where the previous book left off, and examines how the 16th president's legend came into being.
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 030726713X
Category : Presidents
Languages : en
Pages : 515
Book Description
In honor of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth comes this sequel to the enormously successful "Lincoln: An Illustrated Biography." This work picks up where the previous book left off, and examines how the 16th president's legend came into being.
Abraham Lincoln
Author: James D. Ristine
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
The author's unique use of more than 250 postcards tells the life of Lincoln from his childhood and young adulthood to becoming a businessman, soldier, surveyor, lawyer, politician, and eventually president. The final chapters are devoted to his many portraits, the legacy of his words, and many monuments and memorials across America.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
The author's unique use of more than 250 postcards tells the life of Lincoln from his childhood and young adulthood to becoming a businessman, soldier, surveyor, lawyer, politician, and eventually president. The final chapters are devoted to his many portraits, the legacy of his words, and many monuments and memorials across America.
Lincoln Clears a Path
Author: Peggy Thomas
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1635923700
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Throughout his life, Abraham Lincoln tried to make life easier for others. Then during the darkest days of the Civil War, when everyone needed hope, President Lincoln cleared a path for all Americans to a better future. As a boy, Abraham Lincoln helped his family break through the wilderness and struggle on a frontier farm. When Lincoln was a young man, friends made it easier for him to get a better education and become a lawyer, so as a politician he paved the way for better schools and roads. President Lincoln cleared a path to better farming, improved transportation, accessible education, and most importantly, freedom. Author Peggy Thomas uncovers Abraham Lincoln's passion for agriculture and his country while illustrator Stacy Innerst cleverly provides a clear look as President Lincoln strives for positive change.
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1635923700
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Throughout his life, Abraham Lincoln tried to make life easier for others. Then during the darkest days of the Civil War, when everyone needed hope, President Lincoln cleared a path for all Americans to a better future. As a boy, Abraham Lincoln helped his family break through the wilderness and struggle on a frontier farm. When Lincoln was a young man, friends made it easier for him to get a better education and become a lawyer, so as a politician he paved the way for better schools and roads. President Lincoln cleared a path to better farming, improved transportation, accessible education, and most importantly, freedom. Author Peggy Thomas uncovers Abraham Lincoln's passion for agriculture and his country while illustrator Stacy Innerst cleverly provides a clear look as President Lincoln strives for positive change.
Looking at Lincoln
Author: Maira Kalman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0147517982
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Fans of Who Was? and Jean Fritz will love this introduction to our sixteenth President by beloved author and illustrator Maira Kalman. Who was Lincoln really? This little girl wants to find out. She discovers, among other things, that our sixteenth president was a man who believed in freedom for all, had a dog named Fido, loved Mozart, apples, and his wife's vanilla cake, and kept his notes in his hat. From his boyhood in a log cabin to his famous presidency and untimely death, Maira Kalman shares Lincoln's remarkable life with young readers in a fresh and exciting way.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0147517982
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Fans of Who Was? and Jean Fritz will love this introduction to our sixteenth President by beloved author and illustrator Maira Kalman. Who was Lincoln really? This little girl wants to find out. She discovers, among other things, that our sixteenth president was a man who believed in freedom for all, had a dog named Fido, loved Mozart, apples, and his wife's vanilla cake, and kept his notes in his hat. From his boyhood in a log cabin to his famous presidency and untimely death, Maira Kalman shares Lincoln's remarkable life with young readers in a fresh and exciting way.
The Life of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Stefan Lorant
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
"Stefan Lorant here presents a striking text-and-picture biography which dramatically unfolds the story of Abraham Lincoln. This is a living record of a memorable and unique life history, told with evocative words, facsimiles of Lincoln's letters in his own handwriting, rare documents, and a wealth of photographs and drawings."--Provided by the publisher.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
"Stefan Lorant here presents a striking text-and-picture biography which dramatically unfolds the story of Abraham Lincoln. This is a living record of a memorable and unique life history, told with evocative words, facsimiles of Lincoln's letters in his own handwriting, rare documents, and a wealth of photographs and drawings."--Provided by the publisher.