When Lincoln took office as President of the United States, the nation was fraught with problems, not the least of which was slavery and the danger of secession. This biography relates how Lincoln... More > dealt with the problems with thought and wisdom.< Less
Light and enjoyable biography of America's 16th president, Ketcham draws heavily on personal accounts to portray a more human and accesible Lincoln. Particular attention is paid to Lincoln's... More > relationship with rivals such as Douglas, Seward, Chase, McCllenan, and Greeley. The reading takes on an extended story-telling fireside chat feeling, where you know and trust the storyteller - who happens to know the kinds of things you would be interested in knowing. An excellent read. The author covers the timeline of Lincoln's life in a concise but descriptive manner. The book is a primer that guides you through the numerous facets of Lincoln life. Interestingly narrated as an admirer of his life from a first hand experience. It renewed my belief in the greatness of leaders, and portrayed Lincoln's qualities so admirably.< Less
Stump Speaking— As the American people pushed their way across the continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the thin edge of advancing civilization was known as the "frontier." It... More > was made up of courageous spirits who subdued the Indians, drove the French and Spanish from their pathway, slew the wild beasts, felled the forests, built their log cabins, and planted their fields. Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett belonged to these hardy people. Cut off from the comforts and privileges which they had enjoyed before migrating to "the West," these people resorted to various makeshifts to supply their needs. They used Indian moccasins on their feet, and coonskin caps on their heads. Lacking newspapers, they learned the issues of the political campaigns by assembling to hear the candidates who, in turn, mounted the stump of a felled tree in the streets of the frontier town and from that forum addressed the voters.< Less
This is the story of Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, 16th President of the United States of America from 1861 to 1865. This classical historical work covers the life story of one of history's... More > greatest figures from his birth to his assasination, just six days after the end of the American Civil War.< Less
Light and enjoyable biography of America's 16th president, Ketcham draws heavily on personal accounts to portray a more human and accesible Lincoln. Particular attention is paid to Lincoln's... More > relationship with rivals such as Douglas, Seward, Chase, McCllenan, and Greeley.< Less
This is an illustrated children's biography of the young Abe Lincoln, up to the time of his presidency. The narrative is based on his actual statements and those of his friends and family, with... More > fictionalized conversations.
In this story, Lincoln is portrayed as a humble but ambitious young man. His loyalty and honesty gain him friendships which ultimately propel him to fulfil his dreams.< Less
This is an illustrated children's biography of the young Abe Lincoln, up to the time of his presidency. The narrative is based on his actual statements and those of his friends and family, with... More > fictionalized conversations.
In this story, Lincoln is portrayed as a humble but ambitious young man. His loyalty and honesty gain him friendships which ultimately propel him to fulfil his dreams.< Less
Lincoln 365, calendar based, is a series of short stories about or quotes from Abraham Lincoln coupled with a quote from one other authority. The end result is a blending of Lincoln and, say, Teddy... More > Roosevelt, or Lincoln and Socrates that, over the course of a year, will spark a new brand of patriotism in the minds and imaginations of the reader. Senator Windbag, your days are numbered!< Less
