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Friday, January 27, 2017

Lincoln: A Photobiography, by Russell Freedman -- Day 8



Abraham Lincoln governed our nation at a difficult time and has become an icon of honorable leadership. In Lincoln: A Photobiography, author Russell Freedman presents a fascinating, balanced picture of the sixteenth president, from his childhood on, with numerous period photographs and prints extending our understanding of the era. Quotations from some of Lincoln’s writings and speeches are included, eloquent and thoughtful representations of a complex personality. Freedman received the Newbery Medal in 1988 for this outstanding biography suited for readers age 10 and up, including adults! Ages 10 to adult.


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