This bibliography of abraham lincoln is a comprehensive list of written and published works about or by abraham lincoln, 16th president. 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. This book was about abraham lincolns life and how he became president and his journey while being president. Life of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united. Abraham lincoln books list of books by author abraham lincoln. Abraham lincoln biography workbook student handouts. Lincoln is caught in the circumstances of his times and the the civil war. Author timothy ballard explores the crucial role that president lincoln played to bring this nation. Lincoln archives page 10 of abraham lincoln book shop inc.
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. There have been 16,000 books published on lincoln125 on the assassination alonemore than. The main character in this book was obviously abraham lincoln. There is something about abraham lincoln that makes me love him. Michael burlingames sixteenth presidentinwaiting ives us a new view of the president elect from an eyewitnesss pen. To say abraham lincoln came from humble beginnings is an understatement. Our sixteenth president by kristin cashore summary abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809. Lincoln received little schooling during his childhood, but, as a teenager, he borrowed and read every book he could find. At least 15,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states. 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.
This biography surveys the childhood, education, employment, political career, and assassination of abraham lincoln, the sixteenth president of the united states. 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. The life and times of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president. Great american historians on our sixteenth president hardcover october 28, 2008 by brian lamb author. Written by gore vidal, lincoln poignantly chronicles the president s political and personal struggles.
There have been 16,000 books published on lincoln125 on the assassination alone more than. 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. A photographic story of a life abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states, led the nation through its darkest hourthe civil war. I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars just because this book was more information than entertaining for a graphic novel. 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. 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. The setting of this book was abrahams childhood, right before his presidency, during his presidency up to his death. Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was the 16th president of the united states. Learn all about the sixteenth president of the united states, who led the union to victory in the civil war. Library of congress control number 2008680422 reproduction number lcdigppmsca19204 digital file from original rights advisory no known restrictions on publication. From 1868, this abraham lincoln biography is handsomely bound in green morocco, with beautifully marbled boards.
The point of view of this biography is third person. 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. The words of abraham lincoln abraham lincoln paperback. Abraham book by frank keating, mike wimmer official. Life of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states frank crosby. Including his speeches, messages, inaugurals, proclamations, etc. Photo courtesy of united states library of congress. 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.
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. Suite 100 chicago, il 60642 this location is ada compliant. Abraham lincoln 18091865 served as the sixteenth president of the united states. Lincoln in the bardo, the writers first novel, is a stunning depiction of the. 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. Read online easy reader biographies abraham lincoln and download easy reader biographies abraham lincoln book full in pdf formats. Lincoln on the verge follows the 16th president on his day journey to washington in february 1861, civil war imminent, the union falling apart. An intellect not formed in americas prestigious universities.
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. Great american historians on our sixteenth president. Saunders in his dbut novel boldly enters the psyche of our sixteenth president. Thomas lincoln had come to kentucky from virginia with his father abraham in 1782.
Summary of the gettysburg address by abraham lincoln. When he grew up he held different jobs, including being a congressman. Read download easy reader biographies abraham lincoln pdf. The why someone would decide to assassinate a president is puzzling. Douglas brinkley a dramatically engaging and intellectually stimulating rendering of the life of our greatest president. Abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united. During his time in office, the nation fought the civil war, which claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. Author timothy ballard explores the crucial role that president lincoln played to bring this nation closer to heaven. Lincoln, abraham 12 february 180915 april 1865, sixteenth president of the. 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. 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. Essays crafted from cspan interviews of 55 writers on lincoln.
This book talks about slavery, political parties, his assassination, etc. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people of other lands. Presented in a lively, fullcolor graphicnovel style, history comes. George saunders gets inside lincolns head the new yorker. Lincoln, abraham 18091865, sixteenth president of the. Aug 18, 2019 abraham lincoln became the sixteenth us president during a very dark time in americas history. 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. Lincoln led the nation through its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis in the american civil war. As sixteenth president of the united states, he guided the nation through the civil war and saw the abolition of slavery. Abraham lincoln 18091865 abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809, in a log cabin in hardin county, kentucky.
Also, a history of the tragical and mournful scenes connected with the close of his noble and eventful life. Selected new nonfiction lincoln books lincoln books are still rolling off the presses, with no end in sight. 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 book was a biography of abraham lincoln which is geared toward upper elementary students. The life and times of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of. President abraham lincoln biography american battlefield trust. 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. 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. Abraham lincoln, 16th president library of congress.
His rise from humble beginnings to achieving the highest office in the land is a remarkable story. Life of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. Unlike some of his ancestors, lincoln could not write, but he was a wellrespected community and church member known for his honesty. The following are just some of the new nonfiction titles or new editions of older books. Abraham lincoln a rare first edition of abraham lincoln and service of vice president hannibal hamlin. Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809april 15, 1865 was the 16th president of the united states, serving from 1861 to 1865. 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. But lincoln was tragically shot one night at fords theater. A startlingly original and deeply thoughtful analysis of abraham lincoln.
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. The novel depicts the presidency of abraham lincoln through the eyes of several historical figures. Abraham lincoln johns hopkins university press books. 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. 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. The life and public services of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. Great american historians on our sixteenth president is an. 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. February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states 18611865. His family didnt have much money, and he didnt spend much time in school. One of lincoln s greatest accomplishments was the abolition of slavery in 1864. Click to purchase abraham lincoln became the sixteenth us president during a very dark time in americas history. Through new book we meet lincoln again differently.
Six of the top recent books on abraham lincoln american. 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. 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. If you wish to learn about the man who led the north during the american civil war and issued the emancipation proclamation in 1862 then you are not going to be restricted by choice. A passion for patriotism by holding the union together with threads. Starting march 31, 2020 youll be automatically redirected to the new site. If you are looking to read just one book on lincoln, this landmark gem is the one. See all books authored by abraham lincoln, including speeches and writings 18591865, and speeches and writings 18321858, and more on. Born to a family of farmers, lincoln stood out from an early ageliterally. 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. 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 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. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, is known for.
The book i chose for my non fiction book is called abraham lincoln the life of americas sixteenth president. Although he was born to a poor family in kentucky, abraham lincoln studied and became a lawyer, a congressman, and the sixteenth president of the united states. Bookpage compact and commanding with considerable skill and insight, mcgovern crafts a biography snappy. It concludes with his assassination on april 14, 1865.
But lincoln was tragically shot one night at fords theaterthe first president to be assassinated. Sarah bowler discusses the early life, family, political career, and contributions of the sixteenth president of the united states. Apr 15, 2020 written by gore vidal, lincoln poignantly chronicles the presidents political and personal struggles. As the 200th anniversary of lincoln s birth approaches, this collection serves as a useful introduction to the startling depth of the. Inclusion on this page, however, does not constitute an endorsement. 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. A biography discussing the personal life, education, and political career of the sixteenth president of the united states, abraham lincoln. 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. President abraham lincoln sits alone in the white house one evening in 1865. Lincoln, abraham 18091865, sixteenth president of the united. The purpose of this new book to expand our understanding of lincolns character and thinking.
He led the nation during the civil war, abolished slavery, modernized the u. He acquired only enough literacy to sign his name but gained modest prosperity as a carpenter and farmer on the kentucky frontier. 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. Selected new nonfiction lincoln books abraham lincoln. 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. Abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states 1809, died april 15th 1865 get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images.
Presents an illustrated biography of abraham lincoln, describing how his lifelong love for reading helped him to become the sixteenth president of the united. The life and public services of abraham lincoln, sixteenth. 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. 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. Series information with straightforward language and illustrations on nearly every page, the who was series invites kids to explore history by learning. Project muse abraham lincoln, philosopher statesman. A biography takes an incisive look at one of american historys greatest figures. The life and times of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. Through them, we can follow the sixteenth presidents development from country lawyer to healer of a wounded. Life public services abraham lincoln, first edition abebooks. Our sixteenth president, whom some say was our greatest, was born in a oneroom log cabin in kentucky.
Abraham lincoln became the united states 16th president in 1861, issuing the emancipation proclamation that declared forever free those slaves within the. Wheelers love for lincoln is both a strength and weakness of his book, which often straddles the. Lincoln loved to read and taught himself many things. Abraham lincolns diary will be published by random house in 2020. Through new book we meet lincoln again differently lowell sun. Reading these notes that he wrote for his eyes only can give us a better understanding of the private lincoln behind the public lincoln. New book about abraham lincoln suggests the 16th us president.
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. Lincoln rose to become the sixteenth president of the united states. As a boy he helped his father clear land and even built a boat that he floated to new orleans. The paperback of the life of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. 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. Abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states, led the nation through its darkest hourthe civil war. Abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. 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 family moved to indiana in 1816 and lincolns mother died in 1818. 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.
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