Lincoln in His Own Words
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · July 31, 2018
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- Who it’s for
- Lincoln’s words appear with historical context and bold linocuts by Stephen Alcorn.
- Themes
- Freedom, equality, and justice, Abraham Lincoln’s life and writings
- Genres
- Presidents & First Families, Civil War Era for Teens, 19th Century America for Teens
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Get to know one of the greatest presidents in American history, Abraham Lincoln, through his speeches, writings, and letters. Author Milton Meltzer provides historical context for Lincoln's words, and dramatic illustrations by Stephen Alcorn complete this handsome volume, now available in paperback. A renowned orator and writer, Abraham Lincoln believed in speaking plainly so every American could understand the complicated issues affecting the country.
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His simple but elegant words are a testament to his unfailing dedication to the ideals of freedom, equality, and justice upon which America was founded. In this comprehensive collection of Lincoln’s writings—from the Emancipation Proclamation to the compassionate and often humorous letters to family and friends—historian Milton Meltzer provides a rare personal glimpse into the life of the man behind the legendary words, with bold linocuts by illustrator Stephen Alcorn.
Lincoln’s Words
Lincoln’s words appear with historical context and bold linocuts by Stephen Alcorn.
Come here for
- Lincoln’s speeches and writings
- Letters to family and friends
Expect
- Historical context from Milton Meltzer
- Bold linocuts by Stephen Alcorn
Where it sits
| Presidents & First Families | 96% |
|---|---|
| Civil War Era for Teens | 70% |
| 19th Century America for Teens | 67% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Political Lives
- Presidents & First Families
- Women's Lives
- Family
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- Girls & Women
- 19th Century America for Teens
- Civil War Era for Teens
- 20th Century America for Teens
- Authors
- Milton Meltzer
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- July 31, 2018
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Freedom, equality, and justice · Abraham Lincoln’s life and writings
- Reading lane
- Political Lives