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Did Lincoln Own Slaves? : And Other Frequently Asked Questions about Abraham Lincoln by Gerald J. Prokopowicz (2009, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group

ISBN-100307279294

ISBN-139780307279293

eBay Product ID (ePID)69580584

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Book TitleDid Lincoln Own Slaves? : and Other Frequently Asked Questions about Abraham Lincoln

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicQuestions & Answers, United States / 19th Century, Presidents & Heads of State, Political

Publication Year2009

IllustratorYes

GenreReference, Biography & Autobiography, History

AuthorGerald J. Prokopowicz

Book SeriesVintage Civil War Library

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight11.3 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2009-290294

Reviews"It's fun. It's well written. . . . A valuable catalog of Lincoln information, very accessible, that is a good read from beginning to end." -America's Civil War "Did Lincoln Own Slaves'is a wonderful book, as witty as it is wise. . . . Every Lincoln student must own this book." -David Herbert Donald, author ofLincoln "The surprises found on almost every page should delight anyone even remotely interested in our national history." -Larry Cox,King Features "Here is everything one ever wanted to know about Abraham Lincoln-told authoritatively and entertainingly by a fine scholar and gifted writer." -Harold Holzer, cochairman, U. S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission "A wonderful book, as witty as it is wise. Addressing every question that conceivable can be raised about Abraham Lincoln, Gerald Prokopowicz provides answers that are short, accurate, and in many instances highly amusing." -David Herbert Donald, author ofLincoln "From his birth to his death (not to mention the century and a half since), here is everything one ever wanted to know about Abraham Lincoln, told authoritatively and entertainingly by a fine scholar and gifted writer. Facts are reported, myths punctured, and controversies analyzed in a text that proves both an essential reference and a page-turning good read." -Harold Holzer, cochairman, Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission "Of the thousands of books about Lincoln (you can get the exact number, and many other facts, from this book), very few bring us as much information, and none is more pleasantly amusing. If you have any interest in Lincoln and start reading this book, you will have a hard time stopping." -William Lee Miller, author ofLincoln's Virtues: An Ethical BiographyandPresident Lincoln: The Duty of a Statesman "Witty, intelligent, and informative,Did Lincoln Own Slaves'is a book that every level of Lincoln student-from grade school to scholar-will find useful. Prokopowicz has provided accurate answers to the essential questions about our sixteenth president; no more digging around in the Lincoln library is required." -Jean H. Baker, author ofMary Todd Lincoln, "It's fun. It's well written. . . . A valuable catalog of Lincoln information, very accessible, that is a good read from beginning to end." America's Civil War " Did Lincoln Own Slaves? is a wonderful book, as witty as it is wise. . . . Every Lincoln student must own this book." David Herbert Donald, author of Lincoln "The surprises found on almost every page should delight anyone even remotely interested in our national history." Larry Cox, King Features "Here is everything one ever wanted to know about Abraham Lincoln-told authoritatively and entertainingly by a fine scholar and gifted writer." Harold Holzer, cochairman, U. S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission"A wonderful book, as witty as it is wise. Addressing every question that conceivable can be raised about Abraham Lincoln, Gerald Prokopowicz provides answers that are short, accurate, and in many instances highly amusing."David Herbert Donald, author of Lincoln "From his birth to his death (not to mention the century and a half since), here is everything one ever wanted to know about Abraham Lincoln, told authoritatively and entertainingly by a fine scholar and gifted writer. Facts are reported, myths punctured, and controversies analyzed in a text that proves both an essential reference and a page-turning good read."Harold Holzer, cochairman, Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission"Of the thousands of books about Lincoln (you can get the exact number, and many other facts, from this book), very few bring us as much information, and none is more pleasantly amusing. If you have any interest in Lincoln and start reading this book, you will have a hard time stopping."William Lee Miller, author of Lincoln's Virtues: An Ethical Biography and President Lincoln: The Duty of a Statesman "Witty, intelligent, and informative, Did Lincoln Own Slaves? is a book that every level of Lincoln studentfrom grade school to scholarwill find useful. Prokopowicz has provided accurate answers to the essential questions about our sixteenth president; no more digging around in the Lincoln library is required."Jean H. Baker, author of Mary Todd Lincoln From the Trade Paperback edition., "A wonderful book, as witty as it is wise. Addressing every question that conceivable can be raised about Abraham Lincoln, Gerald Prokopowicz provides answers that are short, accurate, and in many instances highly amusing." --David Herbert Donald, author ofLincoln "From his birth to his death (not to mention the century and a half since), here is everything one ever wanted to know about Abraham Lincoln, told authoritatively and entertainingly by a fine scholar and gifted writer. Facts are reported, myths punctured, and controversies analyzed in a text that proves both an essential reference and a page-turning good read." --Harold Holzer, cochairman, Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission "Of the thousands of books about Lincoln (you can get the exact number, and many other facts, from this book), very few bring us as much information, and none is more pleasantly amusing. If you have any interest in Lincoln and start reading this book, you will have a hard time stopping." --William Lee Miller, author ofLincoln's Virtues: An Ethical BiographyandPresident Lincoln: The Duty of a Statesman "Witty, intelligent, and informative,Did Lincoln Own Slaves'is a book that every level of Lincoln student--from grade school to scholar--will find useful. Prokopowicz has provided accurate answers to the essential questions about our sixteenth president; no more digging around in the Lincoln library is required." --Jean H. Baker, author ofMary Todd Lincoln From the Hardcover edition.

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal973.7092 B

SynopsisIn the bicentennial year of Lincoln's birth, here is the one indispensable book that provides all you need to know about our most revered president in a lively and memorable question-and-answer format.You will learn whether Lincoln could dunk a basketball or tell a joke. Was he the great emancipator or a racist? If he were alive today, could he get elected? Did he die rich? Did scientists raise Lincoln from the dead? From the seemingly lighthearted to the most serious Gerald Prokopowicz tackles each question with balance and authority, and weaves a complete, satisfying biography that will engage young and old, scholars and armchair historians alike.

LC Classification NumberE457.909.P76 2009