The Lincoln Year Book: Axioms and Aphorisms from the Great Emancipator - Softcover

Rice, Wallace

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596052791 ISBN 13: 9781596052796

Publisher: Cosimo Classics, 2005

Synopsis

"What there is of me is self-made." - February Twelfth, Lincoln Year Book Containing the immortal words of Abraham Lincoln spoken and written on various occasions throughout his extraordinary life, The Lincoln Year Book is a timeless collection of proverbs and dictum from "The Great Emancipator" of American history. Each entry is preceded by appropriate Scripture texts and followed by first-rate poetic selections and charming illustrations for each day in the year - including particular reference to anniversary dates. ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865), 16th President of the United States (1861-65), was one of the nation's greatest success stories. Born in Hardin County, Kentucky, his family moved frequently forcing Lincoln to gain what education he could along the way. While reading law, he worked in a store, managed a mill, surveyed and split rails. As a result of his passion for hard work, Lincoln developed great ability in law, a ready grasp of argument, and sincerity, color, and lucidity of speech evident during his long and distinguished career in public life.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865), 16th President of the United States (1861-65), was one of the nation's greatest success stories. Born in Hardin County, Kentucky, his family moved frequently forcing Lincoln to gain what education he could along the way. While reading law, he worked in a store, managed a mill, surveyed and split rails. As a result of his passion for hard work, Lincoln developed great ability in law, a ready grasp of argument, and sincerity, color, and lucidity of speech evident during his long and distinguished career in public life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cosimo Classics
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1596052791
• ISBN 13: 9781596052796
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104