The novels are mostly from his younger years, but as noted, he did peruse and skim through numerous books throughout his adult life. If you wish to learn about the man who led the north during the american civil war and issued the emancipation proclamation in 1862 then you are not going to be restricted by choice. Of the sixteen presidents whose biographies ive read so far, none have offered the variety of choices of abraham lincoln. Based on a littleknown tale from abraham lincolns childhood, this charming picture book written by debut author shari swanson and illustrated by acclaimed artist chuck groenink tells a classic story of a boy, his dog, and a daring rescue. What abraham lincoln read an evaluative and annotated list. Books on abraham lincolns assassination abraham lincoln. Of the dozen lincoln biographies i read, two were pulitzer prize winners, one is the second bestread presidential biography of all time, and six held the distinction of being the definitive lincoln biography at one time. Caldecott honoree and newbery medalist james daughertys pictorial interpretation of president abraham lincolns famous speech, the gettysburg address, was originally published by albert whitman in 1947. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the us, is known for his heroic thinking during the civil war. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every category imaginable. It only includes writings by lincoln, and omits incoming correspondence.
The eminent men of history were often voracious readers and their own philosophy represents a distillation of all the great works they fed into their minds. The deluge of books about the great emancipator has only increased with the bicentennial of his birth this year. What abraham lincoln read an evaluative and annotated list robert bray this bibliography attempts to list, in alphabetical order by author, all the books or parts of books that any serious scholar, biographer, or bibliographer has asserted that abraham lincoln read. As of november 12, 2012, the number of books about lincoln which includes biographies, autobiographies, histories, titles on specific topics, etc has jumped to 2,515.
The novel depicts the presidency of abraham lincoln through the eyes of several historical figures. The gettysburg address is one of the most influential speeches in our history, written by abraham lincoln at a crucial period in his presidency and in united states history. A novel by gore vidal written by gore vidal, lincoln poignantly chronicles the presidents political and personal struggles. While we dont house all of the more than 18,000 titles about this man, we do have one of the largest lincoln collections offered for sale by bookstores. Do you know how many books have been written about abraham lincoln. The books in our tower are made from fireproof bent aluminum. Apr 15, 2020 abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the us, is known for his heroic thinking during the civil war. Below youll find a list of books that abraham lincoln read and enjoyed and learned from. Instead of careful leadership, negotiation or even inspiration, you ge.
Abraham lincoln was the leader of the united states during an especially difficult period in the young countrys history. Just how many books about abe lincoln have there been. Many of these books either allude to or specifically report on lincolns ambiguous relationships with men. The estimate then was over 15,000, nearly half of which were included in a tower of books to honor abe. Abraham lincoln new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Extra values from the autograph, document, and other departments. A tower of books to honor abe theres a new, towering tribute to the 16th president in the nations capitol. Selected new nonfiction lincoln books lincoln books are still rolling off the presses, with no end in sight. Frederick douglass, abraham lincoln, and the end of slavery in america by dwight jon zimmerman goodreads author 3.
Even today, books on the assassination, including the preparations, the event, the aftermath, the escape, and the assassin himself, keep being released. Many critics agree that if you are only going to read one lincoln biography, this is the one to read. While we dont house all of the more than 18,000 titles about this man, we do have one of. Just how many books about abe lincoln have there been written. Abraham lincoln books list of books by author abraham. Lincolns story is one of hard work, determination, and the power of learning. Many of these books either allude to or specifically report on lincoln s ambiguous relationships with men.
Skip other details including permanent urls, doi, citation information. Nov 26, 2012 over 16,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, our greatest president. According to bowkers books in print database, in 2010, there were 2,140 books written about lincoln, which doesnt include video and audio books. Since that unfortunate mishap at fords theatre, where an assassins bullet claimed his life, more than 14,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, placing him second only to jesus and napoleon. Since that unfortunate mishap at fords theatre, where an assassins bullet claimed his life, more than 14,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, placing him. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. The following are just some of the new nonfiction titles or new editions of older books.
Lincoln led the united states through its civil war, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional and political crisis. In the interest of completeness, even dubious claims have been listed. Interviews gabor boritt michael burlingame don davenport allen guelzo discussion allen guelzo. At least 15,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states. How many books have been written about abraham lincoln answers.
It covers a lot of good ground on his childhood and early life which many biographies gloss over but which directly impact his values and decisions in adulthood. Inclusion on this page, however, does not constitute an endorsement. Abraham lincoln, by james russell lowell free books. This bibliography attempts to list, in alphabetical order by author, all the books or parts of books that any serious scholar, biographer, or bibliographer has asserted that abraham lincoln read. Showing 116 of 61 results a manual of military surgery prepared for the use of the confederate states army. Abraham lincoln books list of books by author abraham lincoln. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people of other lands. This series seeks to trace the stream of their thinking back to the source.
A family history provides more evidence that lincoln was. Aug 26, 2009 the last count of the number of books on the us civil war, saw a number of 60,000 books and counting. Discount prices on books by abraham lincoln, including titles like the lincolndouglas debates dover thrift editions. A threestory sculpture of 7,000 books written about the 16th. Lincoln lived with and shared a bed with joshua speed for four years, and they. Abraham lincoln books list of books by abraham lincoln. Places associated with lincoln prepresidential political career presidential years reference works speeches and writings. The secret war diaries of abraham lincoln including his recurring dreams. Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was the 16th president of the united states, serving from march 1861 until his assassination in april 1865. In terms of primary sources containing lincolns letters and writings, scholars rely on the collected works of abraham lincoln, edited by roy basler, and others. The last count of the number of books on the us civil war, saw a number of 60,000 books and counting. Apr 10, 2012 best books and surprising insights on lincoln politicians love to invoke honest abe, often while twisting his legacy to fit their own purposes. This bibliography of abraham lincoln is a comprehensive list of written and published works about or by abraham lincoln, 16th president of the united states.
Political speeches and debates of abraham lincoln and stephen a. Abraham lincolns most popular book is the gettysburg address. Books by abraham lincoln author of the gettysburg address. Interestingly, for lincoln the mixing of moralism and politics came rather late. Two years ago, paul tetreault, director of fords theater in washington, declared that there are more books written about abraham lincoln than any other person than jesus christ.
Here are some books based on his life that are a mustread abraham lincoln is not only remembered as the 16th president of the us but also for his heroic role during the us civil war and in. Ten best abraham lincoln biographies the englewood. He was an eloquent orator, a bright lawyer, and a devoted father. Over 16,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, our greatest president. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people.
Abraham lincoln new, used and rare books and ephemera at. Among the most prominent of those problems were the threat of secession and the one issue lincoln fought the hardest to rid the country of, slavery. Six of the top recent books on abraham lincoln american. Abraham lincoln is the most writtenabout person in american history, and the third most in world historyranking below only jesus and napoleon. How many books have been written about abraham lincoln. The fords theatre center for education and leadership features a winding staircase and 34foot tower of books about abraham lincoln, symbolizing that the last word about this great man will never be written. Aug 22, 2018 beacuse they keep trying to sanctify and justify the only president to get over 600,000 of his own citizens killed in an avoidable war used to pillage a quarter of the country. Abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809, the second child of thomas lincoln and nancy hanks lincoln, in a oneroom log cabin on sinking spring farm near hodgenville, kentucky 2022 he was a descendant of samuel lincoln, an englishman who migrated from hingham, norfolk, to its namesake, hingham, massachusetts, in 1638.
This presidents day, take a closer look through these excellent childrens books about abraham lincoln. The secret of abraham lincolns success as a writer. A family history provides more evidence that lincoln was gay. Douglas, 18541861 thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. By the 1860s it would have been uncommon outside of grammar books, yet lincoln obviously understood how to use it effectively.
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Lincoln is probably my favorite american president, and he is probably the one president in us history about whom the most has been written. Beacuse they keep trying to sanctify and justify the only president to get over 600,000 of his own citizens killed in an avoidable war used to pillage a quarter of the country. Sep 15, 2015 below youll find a list of books that abraham lincoln read and enjoyed and learned from. The 25 best books about abraham lincoln at least 15,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states. Ive read numerous books on abraham lincoln and this is by far my favorite. Childrens books about abraham lincoln pbs kids for.
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