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Francis Fisher Browne was an American editor and critic. Browne's most famous work was a detailed biography on Abraham Lincoln called The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the country's most... Read Full Overview

History by the people who lived it.The original edition of this book was published about 20 years after Lincoln's death at the close of the Civil War. At that time many of the men who had taken a prominent part in the affairs, military and civil, of that heroic period, many who... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

In 1863 a delegation came to the White House to complain about President Lincoln's conduct of the Civil War. The beleaguered president listened patiently and replied: "Gentlemen, suppose all the property you were worth was in gold, and you had put it in the hands of Blondin to... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

As outspoken in his day as Richard Dawkins or Christopher Hitchens are today, American freethinker and author ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL (1833-1899) was a notorious radical whose uncompromising views on religion and slavery (they were bad, in his opinion), women's suffrage (a good... Read Full Overview

The Every Day Life Of Abraham Lincoln is a biography written by Francis Fisher Browne that delves into the personal and professional life of one of America's most iconic presidents. The book explores Lincoln's childhood, his early career as a lawyer, his political rise to the... Read Full Overview

The Every Day Life Of Abraham Lincoln is a biographical book written by Francis Fisher Browne. The book provides an in-depth look into the personal and professional life of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The author takes the reader on a journey through... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview