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Combines background commentary with quotes from Lincoln's letters, speeches, and public papers to provide a personal view of his life, thoughts, and actions.
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About the Author
Milton Meltzer has written 110 books, five of which were nominated for the National Book Award. With Langston Hughes, he coauthored A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS, now in its sixth edition. He received the 2001 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for his contribution to children's literature, the 1986 Jane Addams Peace Association Children's Book Award, and the 2000 Regina Medal. He lives in New York City.
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Describing Lincoln as ``one of the greatest masters of the English language,'' Meltzer lets him speak eloquently for himself, skillfully selecting passages from Lincoln's speeches, letters, and other writings to characterize the man, follow the development of his ideas, and exemplify his achievements. Roughly half the words here are Lincoln's, with Meltzer's commentary setting them in context with enough specific events, telling details, and lucid interpretation to make this a fine biography, as well as a compilation of beautifully balanced prose substantiating Meltzer's assessment of Lincoln as a ``great mind and...noble spirit''--a political realist whose determination to save the Union was always informed by his compassion for the slaves. Included are 14 ``Brief Profiles of Lincoln's Contemporaries,'' significant figures from Jefferson to Grant- -writers, abolitionists, politicians; their portraits are among the many striking full-page linocuts adorning this handsome volume. Alcorn's art is a mixed success: some of his fanciful depictions of the era are clumsy or obscure, but, overall, they're moving and sometimes decorative. His portraits, too, are not equally effective, but at their best they are powerful and telling. An excellent illustrator's note elucidates Alcorn's philosophy and aims; a lengthy chronology samples contemporaneous political and social history; there's also a fine note on sources; index. A splendid book, for every library. (Nonfiction. 12+) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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- PublisherHarcourt Childrens Books
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0152454381
- ISBN 13 9780152454388
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages226
- EditorMeltzer Milton
- IllustratorAlcorn Stephen
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Alcorn, Stephen (illustrator). 1st Edition. First, Limited, Signed Edition. New condition with nearly new slip case. 4to, maroon hard cover with black fabric covered slipcase. Limited edition of 100 this #85 signed by both editor Milton Meltzer and illustrator Stephen Alcorn. An original numbered print signed by Stephen Alcorn the illustrator laid loose into the book. Contains 34 wonderful full page black & white illustrations by Alcorn accompaning the text. Index. Very nice book. 226 pgs. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 2236
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