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Worthy of their esteem : the timeless words and sage advice of Abraham Lincoln : America's greatest President / by Lincoln, Abraham,1809-1865.; Martin, Iain C.;
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Presidents;
© 2009., Cider Mill,
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Killing Lincoln : the shocking assassination that changed America forever / by O'Reilly, Bill.; Dugard, Martin.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [313]-315) and index.The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history -- how one gunshot changed the country forever. In the spring of 1865, the bloody saga of America's Civil War finally comes to an end after a series of increasingly harrowing battles. President Abraham Lincoln's generous terms for Robert E. Lee's surrender are devised to fulfull Lincoln's dream of healing a divided nation, with the former Confederates allowed to reintegrate into American society. But one man and his band of murderous accomplices, perhaps reaching into the highest ranks of the U.S. government, are not appeased. In the midst of the patriotic celebrations in Washington, D.C., John Wilkes Booth -- charismatic ladies' man and impenitent racist -- murders Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. A furious manhunt ensues, and Booth immediately becomes the country's most wanted fugitive. Lafayette C. Baker, a smart but shifty New York detective and former Union spy, unravels the string of clues leading to Booth, while federal forces track his accomplices. The thrilling chase ends in a fiery shootout and a series of court-ordered executions -- including that of the first woman ever executed by the U.S. government, Mary Surratt. Featuring some of history's most remarkable figures, vivid detail, and non-stop action, Killing Lincoln is history that sounds like a thriller. - Container.Total war -- The ides of death -- The long Good Friday -- The chase -- Re-creation of Harper's Weekly.
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865;
© 2011., Henry Holt and Co.,
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The Gettysburg gospel : the Lincoln speech that nobody knows / by Boritt, G. S.,1940-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-393) and index.After battle -- Rebirth -- Lincoln comes to Gettysburg -- Carousing crowds -- The Gettysburg gospel -- Echoes -- Gloria -- Coda -- Appendix A. The program at the Soldiers' National Cemetery, November 19, 1863 -- Appendix B. A beautiful hand: facsimiles of the five versions of the Gettysburg Address in Lincoln's hand -- Appendix C. Prasing Lincoln -- Appendix D. Dollar signs. "The words Abraham Lincoln spoke at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg comprise perhaps the most famous speech in history. Many books have been written about the Gettysburg Address and yet, as Lincoln scholar Gabor Boritt shows, there is much that we don't know about the speech. In The Gettysburg Gospel he tears away a century of myths, lies, and legends to give us a clear understanding of the greatest American's greatest speech. In the aftermath of the bloodiest battle ever fought in North America, the little town of Gettysburg was overwhelmed. This was where Lincoln had to come to explain why the horror of war must continue. Boritt shows how Lincoln responded to the politics of the time, as well as how and when he wrote the various versions of his remarks. Few people initially recognized the importance of the speech, but over the years it would grow into American scripture, acquiring new and broader meanings. Based on years of scholarship as well as a deep understanding of Lincoln and of Gettysburg itself, The Gettysburg Gospel is an indispensable book for anyone interested in the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, or American history."--Publisher's website.
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.;
© c2006., Simon & Schuster,
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Lincoln's last days : the shocking assassination that changed America forever / by O'Reilly, Bill.; Zimmerman, Dwight Jon.; O'Reilly, Bill.Killing Lincoln.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 300-303) and index.The beginning of the end of the war -- The conspiracy to assassinate -- Lincoln's last day -- Chasing the assassins -- Afterword -- Lincoln's world. A walk through Washington, D.C., in the 1860s -- Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, and their children -- The aging of Abraham Lincoln -- Did you know? Twenty important and interesting facts about the Civil War -- Transportation during the Civil War -- Flags of the Civil War -- Weapons of the Civil War -- Medicine during the Civil War -- Abraham Lincoln time line -- John Wilkes Booth time line -- Washington, D.C. Finding Lincoln in the nation's capital today -- Military terms -- Bibliography -- Recommended reading -- Recommended websites -- Recommended viewing.Describes the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the hunt to track down John Wilkes Booth and his accomplices.
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865;
© 2012., Henry Holt and Co.,
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Lincoln : a novel / by Vidal, Gore,1925-2012.;
The character of President Lincoln, unremittingly tested by the trials of the war years, is reflected through the eyes of the diverse and colorful denizens of Washington, including his wife Mary and his political rivals and disciples.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Presidents;
© 2000, ©1984., Vintage International,
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American Brutus : John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln conspiracies / by Kauffman, Michael W.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [477]-488) and index.
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865.;
© 2005, c2004., Random House Trade Paperbacks,
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The table talk of Abraham Lincoln / [electronic resource] : by Stoddard, William O.;
William Stoddard was one of Abraham Lincoln's three secretaries and he wrote scores of books during his lifetime, several on Lincoln. In this slim volume, Stoddard shares many Lincoln quotes, some familiar, some not found elsewhere. Organized by subject matter instead of chronology, it's a great reference for quoting the great president.Requires OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB) or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 2628 KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Nonfiction.; Biography & Autobiography.; History.;
© 2017., BIG BYTE BOOKS,
On-line resources: https://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=3248101 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Did Lincoln own slaves? : and other frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln / by Prokopowicz, Gerald J.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-294) and index.
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Presidents;
© 2009, c2008., Vintage Books,
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Lincoln / by Spielberg, Steven,1946-film director,film producer.; Kushner, Tony,screenwriter.; Kennedy, Kathleen,1954-film producer.; Lupi, Daniel,film producer.; Skoll, Jeff,film producer.; King, Jonathan,1967-film producer.; Day-Lewis, Daniel,actor.; Field, Sally,actor.; Strathairn, David,actor.; Gordon-Levitt, Joseph,1981-actor.; Spader, James,actor.; Holbrook, Hal,actor.; Jones, Tommy Lee,1946-actor.; Hawkes, John,1959-actor.; Haley, Jackie Earle,1961-actor.; McGill, Bruce,1950-actor.; Nelson, Tim Blake,actor.; Cross, Joseph,1986-actor.; Harris, Jared,1961-actor.; Pace, Lee,1979-actor.; Kamiński, Janusz,1959-director of photography.; Carter, Rick,1950-production designer.; Kahn, Michael,1935-editor of moving image work.; Johnston, Joanna,costume designer.; Williams, John,1932-composer (expression); Based on (work):Goodwin, Doris Kearns.Team of rivals.; Touchstone Pictures,production company.; Dreamworks Pictures,production company.; Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation,production company.; Reliance Entertainment,production company.; Participant Media,production company.; Dune Entertainment,production company.; Amblin Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Kennedy/Marshall Company,production company.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen (2.40:1 ; 16x9); Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual layers.Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones, John Hawkes, Jackie Earle Haley, Bruce McGill, Tim Blake Nelson, Joseph Cross, Jared Harris, Lee Pace.Director of photography, Janusz Kaminski ; production designer, Rick Carter ; edited by Michael Kahn ; costume designer, Joanna Johnston ; music by John Williams.MPAA rating: PG-13; Intense scene of war violence, some images of carnage and brief strong language ; Canadian home video rating: PG.A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th president's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country, and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
Subjects: Feature films; Feature films.; Biographical films.; Historical films.; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865;
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Loathing Lincoln : an American tradition from the Civil War to the present / by Barr, John McKee,1962-;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-452) and index.Marked for bitterness : the Civil War era, 1858-1865 -- Expressions of the lips versus those of the heart : postbellum disgust, 1865-1889 -- A new national type: the great imperialist, 1890-1918 -- The self-pity of the defeated: contesting "Lincolnolatry," 1918-1945 -- An infinitely complicated figure: is freedom enough? 1945-1989 -- A litmus test for American conservatism: the great centralizer, 1989-2012."An analysis of Lincoln in historical memory and an examination of how his critics--on both the right and the left--have frequently reflected the anxiety and discontent Americans felt about their lives."--From publisher description.
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Presidents; Public opinion;
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