Don't Know Much about Abraham Lincoln |
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| Author:
| Davis, Kenneth C. |
| Illustrator:
| Shepperson, Rob |
| Series title: | Don't Know Much About Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-06-442127-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $4.99 |
Book Description:
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Was Abraham Lincoln born in a log cabin? Why did he nearly fight a duel? Who suggested that Lincoln grow a beard? Best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis tells the remarkable story of a poor, self-educated boy from Kentucky who became president of a country soon torn by war. In this outstanding biography, Davis weaves a smooth, flowing narrative into his trademark question-and-answer format, peppering the text with informational sidebars and compelling quotes. Maps,...
More DescriptionWas Abraham Lincoln born in a log cabin? Why did he nearly fight a duel? Who suggested that Lincoln grow a beard? Best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis tells the remarkable story of a poor, self-educated boy from Kentucky who became president of a country soon torn by war. In this outstanding biography, Davis weaves a smooth, flowing narrative into his trademark question-and-answer format, peppering the text with informational sidebars and compelling quotes. Maps, reproductions from the period, and striking black-and-white illustrations by Rob Shepperson help capture Lincoln's character and the fervor of the Civil War era.