Father Abraham: Lincoln and His Sons (Orbis Pictus Honor Books Outstanding Nonfiction for Children)
by:
Harold Holzer (author)
Abraham Lincoln was devoted to his country—and to his family. President Lincoln called America a house divided, but he struggled to keep his own home united. It would prove to be an impossible task. Sickness, loss, and family tensions overwhelmed Abraham, Mary, and their four sons. Opening up the...
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Abraham Lincoln was devoted to his country—and to his family. President Lincoln called America a house divided, but he struggled to keep his own home united. It would prove to be an impossible task. Sickness, loss, and family tensions overwhelmed Abraham, Mary, and their four sons. Opening up the Lincoln family album, noted Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer highlights the family's heartaches and happiness. Illustrated with archival photographs and backed by extensive primary source material, this compelling NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book illuminates the private lives of four generations of a prominent American family.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781590783030 (1590783034)
ASIN: 1590783034
Publish date: 2011-01-01
Publisher: Calkins Creek
Pages no: 232
Edition language: English