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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 973.7092 EAN: 9780486440972 ISBN: 0486440974 Label: Dover Publications Manufacturer: Dover Publications Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 96 Publication Date: August 08, 2005 Publisher: Dover Publications Studio: Dover Publications Editorial Review: Product Description: From the most eloquent of American presidents, nearly 400 astute observations on subjects ranging from women to warfare: "Bad promises are better broken than kept"; "Marriage is neither heaven nor hell; it is simply purgatory"; "Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally." Average Rating:
 Rating: - 'Pocket Lincoln'As a US History teacher, this small and inexpensive book brings personality and life to one of our most beloved Presidents. An excellent value and one that is more likely to be read and enjoyed than larger, more in depth works. Middle School kids get a kick out of the quotes. Rating: - Very EntertainingReading this book gives insight as to the person Lincoln was. His wit and humor, his suffering and astute personality. You will get to know this great person simply by reading his own thoughts put forth in his own words. Rating: - Nice Work & Collection of QuotesThe book is divided nicely into categories and is a good book that doesn't need long periods of time for reading. You will enjoy many of the stories and quotations from Mr. Lincoln. A nice compilation. Rating:  - Great Book!This was a Xmas gift to a Abe Lincoln fan. She was absolutely thrilled. Highly Recommend. Rating: - A Nice Little CollectionFans of Lincoln are likely to delight in this mixed bag of gems from the life of Honest Abe. The book moves from topical quotes, to more focused collections of anecdotes from Lincoln's life, to a collection of his best known speeches. In comparison to his quotes, the famous speeches may seem somewhat dry. After all, many Americans have read some of the speeches several times since grade school. The book helps to put the Lincoln character in perspective. As a man, he started some ... Read More |
