Year of Lincoln, 1861

By Genevieve Foster

Book Overview

In this study of amazing breadth, the author draws a vividly detailed picture of the year 1861 both in the US and abroad.

The national scene is depicted in light of the larger context of the world community rather than as an isolated set of events. Spanning four countries, the US, England, China, and Japan, and highlighting numerous leading figures of the age, including Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin and Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Year of Lincoln offers a survey of unusually wide scope, accompanied by fine detail. Written in a free-flowing style, the book is ideal for young readers and beautifully accompanied by the author's own vintage illustrations in red, black, and white.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H96NLJN6
• ISBN13: 9798888181638
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Purple House Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7