A. Lincoln : a biography
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New York : Random House, c2009., New York : Random House, 2009.
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xvii, 796 pages : ill., maps, photos. ; 25 cm
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Canon City Public Library - BIOGRAPHY | B LINCOLN | On Shelf | |
Fleming Community Library - NONFICTION | 92 LIN | On Shelf | |
Fort Morgan Public Library - BIOGRAPHY | BIO LINCOLN, A. | On Shelf | |
Gilpin County Public Library - BIOGRAPHY | BIO LINCOLN | On Shelf | |
Ignacio Community Library - NONFICTION | 973.7 WHI | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Random House, c2009., New York : Random House, 2009.
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Book
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [681]-764) and index.
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In this excellent biography, veteran historian White emphasizes that Lincoln was our most likable major president, lacking Washington's aloofness and the deviousness of FDR and Jefferson. Many young men from the frontier overcame the handicaps of poverty and minimal education, but, White says, Lincoln did better than most, becoming floor leader in the Illinois legislature by age 30 and a prosperous lawyer. Contrary to the common view that Lincoln was a dark-horse for the 1860 presidential nomination after a single, undistinguished term in the House of Representatives, White stresses that Lincoln was an experienced politician, popular throughout Illinois, and known to national leaders. Few Republicans thought they had chosen badly. The author makes good use of Lincoln's voluminous private papers and those of his contemporaries to paint a vivid picture of Lincoln's thoughts as he matured and then guided the nation through the four worst years of its existence.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
White, R. C. 1. (2009). A. Lincoln: a biography . Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)White, Ronald C. 1939-. 2009. A. Lincoln: A Biography. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)White, Ronald C. 1939-. A. Lincoln: A Biography Random House, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)White, Ronald C. 1939-. A. Lincoln: A Biography Random House, 2009.
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