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The addiction of Mary Todd Lincoln The addiction of Mary Todd Lincoln Anne E. Beidler p. cm OL13655756W
The Emancipation Proclamation The Emancipation Proclamation Brendan January Tells the story of the document which led eventually to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment and relates the role of President Lincoln in freeing the slaves. OL14852086W
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Lucia Raatma A biography of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, known as a wise and compassionate man and an eloquent speaker, whose determination helped preserve the Union during the C… OL15050490W
The Lincolns The Lincolns Daniel Mark Epstein Although the private lives of political couples have in our era become front-page news, the true story of this extraordinary and tragic first family has never been fully told. The Lincolns eclipses e… OL15848581W
The Emancipation Proclamation The Emancipation Proclamation Stephen Krensky "An analysis of the Emancipation Proclamation, with information on how it was created and its impact on American history"--Provided by publisher. OL16977810W
Did Lincoln and the Republican Party create the Civil War? Did Lincoln and the Republican Party create the Civil War? Robert P. Broadwater "The author presents the argument that the Civil War was fought not to preserve the Union or free the slaves, but rather to establish the political power of the Republican Party within the federal go… OL1824958W
Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation in American history Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation in American history David M. Holford Examines the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, showing its creation as a war measure designed to bring the southern states back to the Union and discussing its effectiveness in freeing the sl… OL1847506W
Abraham Lincoln, president-elect Abraham Lincoln, president-elect Larry D. Mansch "This work utilizes newspaper accounts from across America, journals and diaries of his contemporaries, and correspondence. Lincoln's speeches also appear here as they did in newspapers in 1860 and 1… OL1874556W
Abe Lincoln Abe Lincoln Kay Winters "The story of how a boy who loved to read changed the world forever." This is a captivating book, written in what seems to me to be free verse. I would say it is suitable for all elementary grades, t… OL1984777W
Lincoln in the world Lincoln in the world Kevin Peraino A study of the sixteenth president's evolution as a foreign policy leader explores his role in America's rise to a world power, analyzing six distinct episodes that defined his foreign policy stance … OL19972474W
Let's read about-- Abraham Lincoln Let's read about-- Abraham Lincoln Sonia Black A brief biography of the sixteenth president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who served led the country through the difficult times of the Civil War. OL2348977W
Mrs. Lincoln Mrs. Lincoln Catherine Clinton Historian Catherine Clinton draws on important new research to illuminate the remarkable life of Mary Lincoln. Her story is inextricably tied with her husband's presidency, yet her life is an extraor… OL24227677W
Abe Lincoln goes to Washington, 1837-1865 Abe Lincoln goes to Washington, 1837-1865 Cheryl Harness Portrays Lincoln's life as a lawyer in Springfield, Illinois, a devoted husband and father, and president during the Civil War years. OL24812449W
If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln Ann McGovern Describes homes, food, clothing, school, work and play of children who lived in New Salem and Springfield when Abraham Lincoln did. OL2657021W
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Stephen B. Oates Stephen B. Oates discerns the historical truth from the mythical legend that surrounds Lincoln in this original and fascinating portrait of America's 16th president. OL2752521W
Me and Willie and Pa Me and Willie and Pa F. N. Monjo President Lincoln's youngest son recounts his own and his family's experience during their four years in the White House. OL2940596W
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Ingri Parin D'Aulaire,Edgar Parin D'Aulaire Text and illustrations present the life of the boy born on the Kentucky frontier who became the sixteenth president of the United States. OL4771372W
The Lincoln image The Lincoln image Harold Holzer "The Lincoln Image documents how popular prints helped make Lincoln's a household face, deliberately crafting the image of a man of the people, someone with whom an ordinary American could identify. … OL480547W
Lincoln Lincoln David Herbert Donald The phenomenal national bestseller that is "the Lincoln biography for this generation" (Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.)-now in paperback. Drawing on resources not available until recently, including Lincoln… OL515424W
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln George Sullivan Presents a biography, including excerpts from his speeches, letters, and other writings, of the man who was President during the Civil War. OL65961W
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