About this title: The first half of this biography of America's 16th president traces Lincoln's life from his boyhood through his early political career. The second half takes readers through Lincoln's presidency, the Civil War, and his assassination in 1865. Using quotes from Lincoln's letters, speeches, and other writings as well as from contemporary newspaper accounts, the author takes care to present the facts, rather than the mythical legends, of Lincoln's life. As a result, this is a comprehensive look at not only Lincoln the president, but also Lincoln the man, particularly in terms of his relationship ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Clarion Books, New York, New York, U.S. A
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780395518489ISBN:0395518482
Description: Very Good. 1988 Newbery Medal winner. From the back of the book: An eloquent work. Its authority comes both from its esthetic---photographs speak more powerfully today than paintings---and from the sophistication with which Mr. Freedman's text combines personal and public lives into a human portrait of a politician honorably confronting the most vexing issue of his era. Many b/w photographs. 150 pgs. Wonderful condition, clean with no marks or dings, no crease on spine. Each book we list is ... read more
Description: Good. This book has medium cover wear, light cover lift, spine creases, light spine tilt, some creases on covers, light page edge wear, some impressions on front cover. I will ship this book out on the next business day! Each book individually hand cleaned. read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. } Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Purchasing this item supports Pierce County libraries. Thriftbooks and PCL have partnered to help raise additional funds for the library system. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
"Lincoln is presented here as I have never seen him, in both text and photographs. The details about him surprised me; I knew, of course, that he was extremely tall and had had a limited formal education, but I had no idea his voice was high pitched and that he had so much trouble finding a good general during the Civil War and that he was shy. I also loved the fact that though he had a total of a year of schooling he was able to read and study himself for two years and pass his bar exam. The Civil War years were a revelation. Poor Lincoln went through general after general who was afraid to act. And Lincoln's assassination was so unexpected, coming so close to the end of the war. I could really feel Lincoln's anguish in trying to figure out how to lure back the rebel states without cruelty yet also closing the door forever on slavery."
"This is such an excellent, excellent look at this man. You get a feel for what drove him, what made him sad, what haunted him. He's a figure you just want to know more about, and this book is really a wonderful look into his life, through a lens that young readers can get into."
"Did you know that Lincoln, for all his height, had a high pitched-nasal voice? Were you aware that he walked with stooped posture --as though he were ever pusshing a plow? I found this very interesting and loved that it's a Newberry. Russel Freedman is well respected by Children's Lit. experts as one who digs for the facts behind the legends."
"I really enjoyed this book. It's written for young adults and won the newberry, but I found it compelling for an adult as well. The photos are excellent, and it is a well researched and well written book. Definitely one for your bookshelves."
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