A digital reproduction made from a copy held by the university of michigan is available from the university of michigans making of america web site. Author timothy ballard explores the crucial role that president lincoln played to bring this nation closer to heaven. Apr 15, 2020 written by gore vidal, lincoln poignantly chronicles the presidents political and personal struggles. Lists of the essential lincoln books have been published, and one renowned lincoln scholar has even suggested that a book be written on the worst, so readers will know which to avoid. It concludes with his assassination on april 14, 1865. Abraham lincoln johns hopkins university press books. Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was the 16th president of the united states. This precivil war book covers speeches of lincoln, his early life, congressional activities, lincoln s views and remarks on slavery, douglas s rebellion against lincoln s views lincolndouglas debate, and resolutions on the mexican war. Abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united. President lincoln was born on the twelfth of february in 1809 in a log cabin located in hodgenville, kentucky, and died at the age of fiftysix on the fifteenth of april in 1865 in washington, d. Aug 18, 2019 abraham lincoln became the sixteenth us president during a very dark time in americas history. A new historical novel documenting the private life of abraham lincoln explores whether the 16th president of the united states may have had a gay relationship with his best friend joshua speed. There have been 16,000 books published on lincoln125 on the assassination alonemore than. A picture book of abraham lincoln follows the life of the popular president, from his childhood on the frontier to his assassination after the end of the civil war abe lincoln remembers a man of wisdom and courage.
Essays crafted from cspan interviews of 55 writers on lincoln. The book i chose for my non fiction book is called abraham lincoln the life of americas sixteenth president. The life and times of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. Written by gore vidal, lincoln poignantly chronicles the president s political and personal struggles. He acquired only enough literacy to sign his name but gained modest prosperity as a carpenter and farmer on the kentucky frontier. Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states from march 1861 until his assassination in april 1865. Abraham lincoln a rare first edition of abraham lincoln and service of vice president hannibal hamlin. There is something about abraham lincoln that makes me love him. Project muse abraham lincoln, philosopher statesman. Mar 07, 2020 now comes an important book that, i think, will be invaluable for people who are overwhelmed by the 15,000plus books on president abraham lincoln and the civil war. Read online easy reader biographies abraham lincoln and download easy reader biographies abraham lincoln book full in pdf formats. But lincoln was tragically shot one night at fords theaterthe first president to be assassinated.
Learn all about the sixteenth president of the united states, who led the union to victory in the civil war. A passion for patriotism by holding the union together with threads. Life of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united. Sep 01, 2005 this book is about the life of abe lincoln as he was growing up through his childhood with little education through his presidency, the civil war, and ending slavery.
One of lincoln s greatest accomplishments was the abolition of slavery in 1864. Lincoln led the nation through its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis in the american civil war. Through new book we meet lincoln again differently. Lincoln on the verge follows the 16th president on his day journey to washington in february 1861, civil war imminent, the union falling apart. The life and public services of abraham lincoln, sixteenth. Bookpage compact and commanding with considerable skill and insight, mcgovern crafts a biography snappy. Find out about lincoln s childhood on a frontier farm, how a struggling small town lawyer became president, and why he became one of americas most revered leaders. Lincoln loved to read and taught himself many things. Frank keating takes you on an ultimate tour of abraham lincolns life from boyhood to presidency in this biography, which includes stunning paintings by awardwinning artist mike wimmer that bring the sixteenth president of the united states to vivid life.
As sixteenth president of the united states, he guided the nation through the civil war and saw the abolition of slavery. A biography discussing the personal life, education, and political career of the sixteenth president of the united states, abraham lincoln. This biography looks at the life of abraham lincoln, a farm boy who grew up to become the sixteenth president of the united states and the man responsible for leading the country through the civil war. The point of view of this biography is third person. Selected new nonfiction lincoln books abraham lincoln. New book about abraham lincoln suggests the 16th us president. The life and public services of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. Click to purchase abraham lincoln became the sixteenth us president during a very dark time in americas history. Lincoln, abraham 18091865, sixteenth president of the united.
Abraham lincoln is an entry in the highly regarded american presidents series a fine read for those who want to know about lincoln but may not have the time for the more indepth biographies. Inclusion on this page, however, does not constitute an endorsement. Abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. Oct 22, 2008 spanning lincolns lifefrom his early career as a springfield lawyer, to his presidential reign during one of americas most troubled historical periods, to his in a handsome, giftquality volume celebrating the 200th anniversary of lincolns birth, americas top lincoln historians offer their diverse perspectives on the life and legacy of americas sixteenth president. As the 200th anniversary of lincoln s birth approaches, this collection serves as a useful introduction to the startling depth of the. Through new book we meet lincoln again differently lowell sun. President abraham lincoln essay 2204 words 9 pages. From booklist there are about 16,000 books on abraham lincoln, and authors of about 50 of them augmented by several non lincoln historians with opinions about the sixteenth u. Including his speeches, messages, inaugurals, proclamations, etc. Lincoln, abraham 12 february 180915 april 1865, sixteenth president of the. Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809april 15, 1865 was the 16th president of the united states, serving from 1861 to 1865. But lincoln was tragically shot one night at fords theater. Winner, 2010 lincoln prize from the civil war institute at gettysburg college in the first multivolume biography of abraham lincoln to be published in decades, lincoln scholar michael burlingame offers a fresh look at the life of one of americas greatest presidents. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people of other lands.
Mike venezia presents a short biography of the sixteenth president of the united states, abraham lincoln, and chronicles his childhood, early career in law and politics, presidency during the civil war. He led the nation during the civil war, abolished slavery, modernized the u. Alfred whital stern collection of lincolniana library of congress. Summary of the gettysburg address by abraham lincoln. Abraham lincoln, the sixteenth president of the united states 18611865, is remembered for his vital role as the leader in preserving the union during the civil war and beginning the process. Presents an illustrated biography of abraham lincoln, describing how his lifelong love for reading helped him to become the sixteenth president of the united states. The life and times of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of.
So it is high praise that whites effort is often described as the best singlevolume lincoln biography since david herbert donalds lincoln was published in 1995. The life and times of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president. From 1868, this abraham lincoln biography is handsomely bound in green morocco, with beautifully marbled boards. Photo courtesy of united states library of congress. The family moved to indiana in 1816 and lincolns mother died in 1818. Unlike some of his ancestors, lincoln could not write, but he was a wellrespected community and church member known for his honesty. From the new york times bestselling author of pride and prejudice and zombies comes the true history of our sixteenth president seth grahamesmiths abraham lincoln. In a handsome, giftquality volume celebrating the 200th anniversary of lincolns birth, americas top lincoln historians offer their diverse perspectives on the life and legacy of americas sixteenth president. Abraham lincoln 18091865 abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809, in a log cabin in hardin county, kentucky. A startlingly original and deeply thoughtful analysis of abraham lincoln. In 2008 and into the first months of 2009, many notable books on our 16th president have appeared, but some exceptional ones stand above the rest.
Between abraham lincoln s election in november 1860 and his departure for washington three months later, journalist henry villard sent scores of dispatches from springfield, illinois, to various newspapers describing the president elects doings, quoting or paraphrasing his statements. Michael burlingames sixteenth presidentinwaiting ives us a new view of the president elect from an eyewitnesss pen. Abraham lincoln, 16th president library of congress. During his time in office, the nation fought the civil war, which claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. Wheelers love for lincoln is both a strength and weakness of his book, which often straddles the. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, is known for. Six of the top recent books on abraham lincoln american.
Lincoln received little schooling during his childhood, but, as a teenager, he borrowed and read every book he could find. A photographic story of a life abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states, led the nation through its darkest hourthe civil war. Born to a family of farmers, lincoln stood out from an early ageliterally. Life of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states frank crosby. This book was about abraham lincolns life and how he became president and his journey while being president. Abraham lincoln became the united states 16th president in 1861, issuing the emancipation proclamation that declared forever free those slaves within the. Selling a 16th usa president 1909 dutch book abraham lincoln zijn tijd en leven henry beets this is an original 1909 book written in dutch, printed in grand rapids michigan and contains some great photos. Aug 21, 2019 abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united states and is regarded as one of americas greatest heroes due to his role as savior of the union and emancipator of slaves. President abraham lincoln biography american battlefield trust. When he grew up he held different jobs, including being a congressman. Starting march 31, 2020 youll be automatically redirected to the new site. Lincoln is caught in the circumstances of his times and the the civil war.
At least 15,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states. Abraham lincoln books list of books by author abraham lincoln. His family didnt have much money, and he didnt spend much time in school. Thomas lincoln january 6, 1778 january 17, 1851 was an american farmer, carpenter, and father of the 16th president of the united states, abraham lincoln. Abraham lincolns diary will be published by random house in 2020. As a boy he helped his father clear land and even built a boat that he floated to new orleans. An intellect not formed in americas prestigious universities. Suite 100 chicago, il 60642 this location is ada compliant. Library of congress control number 2008680422 reproduction number lcdigppmsca19204 digital file from original rights advisory no known restrictions on publication. Great american historians on our sixteenth president. Providing an accessible framework for understanding lincolns statesmanship, this thoughtful study examines the sixteenth presidents political leadership in terms of the traditional moral vision of statecraft as understood by epic political philosophers such as aristotle and st. This book is an effort to chronicle the life and legacy of americas 16th president through the eyes of 56 of the countrys leading lincoln historians, journalists.
I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars just because this book was more information than entertaining for a graphic novel. Our sixteenth president by kristin cashore summary abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809. Lincoln archives page 10 of abraham lincoln book shop inc. This book talks about slavery, political parties, his assassination, etc. Abraham lincoln biography workbook student handouts. Author timothy ballard explores the crucial role that president lincoln played to bring this nation. This bibliography of abraham lincoln is a comprehensive list of written and published works about or by abraham lincoln, 16th president. Great american historians on our sixteenth president hardcover october 28, 2008 by brian lamb author.
Selected new nonfiction lincoln books lincoln books are still rolling off the presses, with no end in sight. Life public services abraham lincoln, first edition abebooks. President abraham lincoln sits alone in the white house one evening in 1865. The setting of this book was abrahams childhood, right before his presidency, during his presidency up to his death. To say abraham lincoln came from humble beginnings is an understatement.
Lincoln in the bardo, the writers first novel, is a stunning depiction of the. The words of abraham lincoln abraham lincoln paperback. Abraham lincoln, first biographies by barbara knox selected pages abraham lincoln, from pioneer to president by ellen blue phillips selected pages abraham lincoln, life of the sixteenth president by gary jeffrey, kate petty selected pages abraham lincoln and his family, paper dolls by tom tierney selected pages abraham lincoln. This biography surveys the childhood, education, employment, political career, and assassination of abraham lincoln, the sixteenth president of the united states. Lincoln rose to become the sixteenth president of the united states. Lincoln, abraham 12 february 180915 april 1865, sixteenth president of the united states, was born in hardin county, kentucky, the son of thomas lincoln and nancy hanks, farmers. Filled with questions and activities throughout the text, this workbook is sixteen pages in length and is designed for use by high school american history students. Abraham book by frank keating, mike wimmer official. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price.
The why someone would decide to assassinate a president is puzzling. Great american historians on our sixteenth president is an. Originally published in 1952 to wide acclaim, this eloquent account rises above previously romanticized depictions of the sixteenth president to reveal the real lincoln. Abraham lincoln, a selftaught lawyer, legislator and vocal opponent of slavery, was elected 16th president of the united states in november 1860, shortly before the outbreak of the civil war.
Life of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. Abraham lincoln 18091865 served as the sixteenth president of the united states. Boys are interested in gory things assassination is interesting, the ideology of it. Douglas brinkley a dramatically engaging and intellectually stimulating rendering of the life of our greatest president. The paperback of the life of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. Thomas lincoln had come to kentucky from virginia with his father abraham in 1782. His rise from humble beginnings to achieving the highest office in the land is a remarkable story.
The novel depicts the presidency of abraham lincoln through the eyes of several historical figures. If you are looking to read just one book on lincoln, this landmark gem is the one. George saunders gets inside lincolns head the new yorker. There have been 16,000 books published on lincoln125 on the assassination alone more than.
This book was a biography of abraham lincoln which is geared toward upper elementary students. Presents an illustrated biography of abraham lincoln, describing how his lifelong love for reading helped him to become the sixteenth president of the united. Through them, we can follow the sixteenth presidents development from country lawyer to healer of a wounded. February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states 18611865. Our sixteenth president, whom some say was our greatest, was born in a oneroom log cabin in kentucky. A biography takes an incisive look at one of american historys greatest figures. Lincoln, abraham 18091865, sixteenth president of the. The purpose of this new book to expand our understanding of lincolns character and thinking. Reading these notes that he wrote for his eyes only can give us a better understanding of the private lincoln behind the public lincoln. The following are just some of the new nonfiction titles or new editions of older books.
Find out about lincolns childhood on a frontier farm, how a struggling small town lawyer became president, and why he became one of americas most revered leaders. Read download easy reader biographies abraham lincoln pdf. Presented in a lively, fullcolor graphicnovel style, history comes. Between abraham lincolns election in november 1860 and his departure for washington three months later, journalist henry villard sent scores of dispatches from springfield, illinois, to various newspapers. The war between the states is over at last, and the slaves are free. The 16th president, 18611865 hardcover december 23, 2008 by george s. The granddaddy of all the recent books on lincoln is michael burlingames abraham lincoln. Great american historians on our sixteenth president by brian lamb, susan swain, cspan. Abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states, led the nation through its darkest hourthe civil war. Sarah bowler discusses the early life, family, political career, and contributions of the sixteenth president of the united states. Abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states 1809, died april 15th 1865 get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. See all books authored by abraham lincoln, including speeches and writings 18591865, and speeches and writings 18321858, and more on. Series information with straightforward language and illustrations on nearly every page, the who was series invites kids to explore history by learning.
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