Lincoln in His Own Words

By Milton Meltzer

Book Overview

Revered by many as our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln is also considered one of America's greatest writers and rhetoricians. His speeches and numerous writings are testament to his powers of communication, and they convey the highest ideals of freedom, democracy, and equality in simple yet eloquent language.Historian Milton Meltzer has compiled a moving collection of our sixteenth president's speeches, letters, and writings. Dramatically illustrated with Stephen Alcorn's powerful and expressive linocuts, this volume reveals the man behind the words and his unfailing dedication to the ideals upon which America was founded.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152064362
• ISBN13: 9780152064365
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 5

Customer Reviews

Lincoln's thoughts and beliefs

This is a book I first saw at our public library and liked it so much I decided I had to have my own copy. It gives the essence of Lincoln in a chronological and very readable form, with enough background information to let one know the reasons for giving the speech or writing the letter. This is a great book for junior high or high school students although written for adults. The woodcut illustrations are tremendous and add a great deal to the feeling of the book