Lincoln, in his own words / edited by Milton Meltzer ; illustrated by Stephen Alcorn.
Combines background commentary with quotes from Lincoln's letters, speeches, and public papers to provide a personal view of his life, thoughts, and actions.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780152064365
- ISBN: 0152064362
- Physical Description: xiii, 226 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: [Paperback edition].
- Publisher: New York : Sandpiper, 1993.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally published: New York : Harcourt Brace & Co., 1993. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-219) and index. |
Target Audience Note: | 1140L Lexile |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 9.1 7 128386. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Cass County Library-Garden City | YA 973.7092 MEL 1993 (Text) | 0002203424227 | Young Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary
Lincoln in His Own Words
Revered by many as our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln is also considered one of America's greatest writers and rhetoricians. His speeches and numerous writings are testament to his powers of communication, and they convey the highest ideals of freedom, democracy, and equality in simple yet eloquent language.Historian Milton Meltzer has compiled a moving collection of our sixteenth president's speeches, letters, and writings. Dramatically illustrated with Stephen Alcorn's powerful and expressive linocuts, this volume reveals the man behind the words and his unfailing dedication to the ideals upon which America was founded.