Chronicling the Great Emancipator's path from obscurity to immortality, this reprint of a remarkable graphic art book commemorates the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth. Thirty-six striking woodcut images, each accompanied by a brief caption, illustrate this handsome hardcover volume. In addition to a new preface and introduction, this edition includes an appendix with several of Lincoln's famous speeches, letters, and quotations. Reprint of the edition created by the artist at the A Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago, 1933.
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Mr. Lincoln’s Camera Man: Mathew B. Brady by Roy Meredith Over 300 Brady photos reproduced directly from original negatives. Photos, lively commentary on Jackson, Webster, Grant, Lee, Carnegie, Barnum, Lincoln, Battle Smoke, Death of Rebel Sniper, Atlanta Just After Capture, more.
Presidential Wit and Wisdom: Memorable Quotes from George Washington to Barack Obama by Joslyn Pine 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.
Vertigo: A Novel in Woodcuts by Lynd Ward, David A. Berona In this moving graphic novel without words told with 230 intricately detailed woodcuts, a young girl who longs to be a violinist, and a boy who hopes to become a builder, find their dreams shattered by the Great Depression.
Abraham Lincoln Discovery Kit by Dover Abraham Lincoln Coloring Book, 19 stickers, paper doll with 30 costume stickers, over 40 different puzzles, "Concentration"-style memory game, "Gettysburg Address" poster, 11 x 17 Color Your Own poster. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. CAUTION–Staples contain functional sharp points.
The Capture of Atlanta and the March to the Sea: From Sherman's Memoirs by Gen. William T Sherman Highlights from the general's autobiography chronicle his blitzkrieg-styled march through the heart of the South in 1864 and reveal the theories that marked him as the first modern military strategist.
Famous Documents and Speeches of the Civil War by Bob Blaisdell Key documents and memorable speeches include the Gettysburg Address, Lee's "Farewell to the Army of Northern Virginia," plus campaign reports, private letters, and more. A must for buffs!
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.
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.
The Civil War: A Book of Quotations by Bob Blaisdell More than 700 quotes — arranged chronologically and divided into sections on specific topics and events — provide a running narrative by the many who lived through or died in the Civil War. Notes.
Arms and Equipment of the Civil War by Jack Coggins From iron-clads, submarine torpedoes, and military balloons to pontoon bridges, grenades, and siege artillery, this excellent work describes what materiel was available to the armies and navies of both sides. Over 500 black-and-white illustrations.
The Civil War: A Concise History and Picture Sourcebook by John Grafton More than 175 black-and-white illustrations from rare periodicals capture sweeping drama of the conflict, from opening shots fired upon Fort Sumter in 1861 to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox in 1865.
History of the Civil War, 1861-1865 by James Ford Rhodes 1917 Pulitzer Prize-winner is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding studies — and first unbiased history — of the Civil War. "...very attractive volume." — American Historical Review. Notes. 2 maps. Introduction.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant by Ulysses Simpson Grant Intelligent, deeply moving firsthand account of Civil War campaigns, considered by many the finest military memoirs ever written. Includes Grant's letters to his wife, photographs by Mathew Brady, maps, more.
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.
Abraham Lincoln and His Family Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney 5 dolls, 32 detailed costumes re-create clothing worn by the President, Mary Todd Lincoln, and 3 sons. Frock coats, stovepipe hats, union suits, evening gowns, morning suits, much more.
Abraham Lincoln Coloring Book by A. G. Smith From his humble origins to his rise to the highest office in the land and ultimate martyrdom, this chronicle of the life of our 16th president features 43 accurately rendered images.
Photographic Sketchbook of the Civil War by Alexander Gardner One hundred of the greatest war pictures ever taken, this collection is also a dramatic record of American history. Union troops in battle, Lincoln at Antietam, the ruins of Richmond, Lee's surrender at Appomattox, more.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. CAUTION–Staples contain functional sharp points.