Abe Lincoln : his wit and wisdom from A to Z / by Alan Schroeder ; illustrated by John O'Brien.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Holiday House, [2015]Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, map ; 27 cmContent type: - still image
- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0823424200 (hbk.)
- 9780823424207 (hbk.)
- Abe Lincoln: his wit and wisdom from A - Z [Cover title]
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 973.7092 S381 | Available | 33111007733856 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 973.7092 S381 | Available | 33111007964519 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Abe Lincoln spoke many memorable adages. As the sixteenth president, he needed great wisdom to guide the country through the Civil War, preserve the Union, and end slavery. This nontraditional tribute to the president who brought the homespun demeanor and humor of his humble beginnings to the White House uses the alphabet to organize a wealth of information about his life and accomplishments. Filled with Lincoln's often humorous proverbs and witty cartoons by John O'Brien, this colorful book takes a thought-provoking look at Old Abe.
Abe Lincoln is known for his many memorable adages. As the sixteenth president he needed all the wisdom he could muster to guide the country through the Civil War, preserve the union, and end slavery. This nontraditional tribute to the president who brought the homespun humor of his humble beginnings to the White House uses the alphabet to organize information about his life and accomplishments.