The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln by Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is the most frequently quoted United States President. In this fascinating compendium are the best, funniest and most profound sayings of this most quotable of Chief Executives. The quotes are arranged according to subject, providing a bit of Lincoln wit and wisdom for any situation. From his youth in pioneer Illinois to the embattled White House of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln never lost his capacity for dry humor--or his extraordinary gift of eloquence.Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States, serving from 1809 to 1865. He led the United States through the Civil War, issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and pushed for the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution to be passed. Slavery was abolished thanks to the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780517207192 |
| ISBN 10 | 0517207192 |
| Title | The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln |
| Author | Abraham Lincoln |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 1999-11-30 |
| Number of pages | 250 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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