"The best thing about the future," noted Abraham Lincoln, "is that it only comes one day at a time." This handsome gift volume abounds in memorable presidential declarations and quips. It cites all 43 chief executives, from George Washington to Barack Obama, including written and verbal comments and remarks from inside and outside the Oval Office.
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An Abraham Lincoln Tribute: Featuring Woodcuts by Charles Turzak by Charles Turzak, Bob Blaisdell, Bob Blaisdell, David A. Berona This handsome hardcover volume features 36 striking woodcut images of scenes from Lincoln's life by a noted artist of the 1930s. An appendix includes some of the president's speeches, letters, and quotations.
American Presidents and First Ladies CD-ROM and Book by Tom Tierney Forty-two presidential couples — from George and Martha Washington to George and Laura Bush, each in 2 outfits, many historically accurate from inaugurals. Costume notes. 168 full-color images.
The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations by Abraham Lincoln, Bob Blaisdell From the most eloquent of American presidents — nearly 400 astute observations on subjects ranging from women and warfare to slavery and storytelling.
Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail by Theodore Roosevelt, Frederic Remington Beautifully illustrated by Remington, Roosevelt's celebration of the Old West recounts his adventures in the Dakota Badlands of the 1880s, from roundups to Indian encounters to hunting bighorn sheep.
The Strenuous Life: Essays and Addresses by Theodore Roosevelt Politician, soldier, naturalist, and historian — Theodore Roosevelt remains a towering symbol of American optimism and progress. This collection embodies his enduring ideals for attaining a robust political, social, and personal life.
The Book of Green Quotations by James Daley Timely and thought-provoking, this volume comprises many hundreds of quotations by presidents, scientists, activists, and other public figures on conservation, ecology, environmentalism, wilderness, global warming, pollution, nature, and other subjects.
The Essential Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson, John Dewey This extraordinary primer offers a superb survey of Jeffersonian thought. It features writings on political and economic philosophy, morals and religion, intellectual freedom and progress, education, secession, slavery, and more.
28 Great Inaugural Addresses: From Washington to Reagan by John Grafton, James Daley Features compelling, powerful, and often inspiring remarks from such presidents as Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Reagan, and 6 other commanders-in-chief.
Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson Detailed account of this man's remarkable life: as governor of Virginia, years in Paris, as Washington's secretary of state, life in retirement, more. First draft of the Declaration of Independence is included.
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates by Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A. Douglas Complete texts for all 7 debates between the incumbent Democratic senator from Illinois and the 1858 nominee of the infant Republican party, plus a major speech by each.
Patriotism: Quotations from Around the World by Herb Galewitz More than 400 memorable quotes — expressed over the ages by writers, statesmen, military leaders, and other figures of note — are sometimes witty, sometimes cynical, and often provocative. Arranged alphabetically by author.
Selected Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, Bob Blaisdell Almost half of the original 85 brilliant essays, comprising a masterful exposition and defense of the proposed federal system of government and of the Constitution's system of checks and balances.
The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History: 1775-1865 by John Grafton Thirteen compelling and influential documents: Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Washington's First Inaugural Address, The Monroe Doctrine, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, more.
The World’s Great Speeches: Fourth Enlarged (1999) Edition by Lewis Copeland, Lawrence W. Lamm, Stephen J. McKenna Nearly 300 speeches provide public speakers with a wealth of quotes and inspiration, from Pericles' funeral oration and William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech to Malcolm X's powerful words on the Black Revolution.
Great Speeches by Franklin Delano Roosevelt Includes 27 masterly speeches: First Inaugural Address, message to Congress after Pearl Harbor ("a day that will live in infamy"), Fireside Chats, Fourth Inaugural Address, many more.
Wit and Wisdom from Poor Richard’s Almanack by Benjamin Franklin Hundreds of delightful aphorisms, carefully selected from many issues of Franklin's popular 18th-century publication: "He that lies down with Dogs, shall rise up with fleas" and many others.
Common Sense by Thomas Paine First published in January of 1776, this highly influential landmark document clearly and persuasively argued for American separation from Great Britain and paved the way for the Declaration of Independence.
Great Speeches by Abraham Lincoln Masterly orations and letters. "House Divided" speech (1858), First Inaugural Address (1861), Gettysburg Address (1863), Letter to Mrs. Bixby (1864), Second Inaugural Address (1865), 11 others.
