Don't Know Much About Abraham Lincoln

In "Don't Know Much About Abraham Lincoln," best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis tells the remarkable story of a poor, self-educated boy from Kentucky who became president of the United States. Read about Abraham Lincoln's humble beginnings and family hardships. Learn about his early law career and ambitious rise through politics, despite challenging foes and disappointing defeats. Discover how Lincoln struggled to free the slaves and unite a nation broken by war.

Lincoln served as president during the bloodiest conflict in American history. Maps, reproductions from the period, and striking black-and-white illustrations by Rob Shepperson capture the spirit of these trying times.

Some of the questions Davis answers are:

• Was Abraham Lincoln really born in a log cabin?
• Why did he nearly fight a duel?
• Who suggested that Lincoln grow a beard?

A frequent visitor to classrooms and teacher groups, Davis has appeared often on "The Today Show," "Good Morning America," CNN, NPR, and many other television and radio show. He is a contributing editor to "USA Weekend," which features his "Don't Know Much About" quizzes on various subjects.

Do You Know Abraham Lincoln? True or false quiz:

• Lincoln often stored letters in his hat.
• He hated the nickname Abe.
• His Gettysburg Address lasted for more than two hours.

Kenneth C. Davis weaves a smooth, flowing narrative into the trademark question-and-answer format of his popular "Don't Know Much About" series, peppering this outstanding biography with informational sidebars and compelling quotes. He makes people and history come alive.

This attractive, 144-page hardback book would be especially helpful to readers in junior high and high school. Teachers and parents, please note that this book contains a number of basic learning aides, including:

• a chronology of major events in Lincoln's life
• a Suggested Reading list
• a Selected Bibliography
• a good index

"Don't Know Much About Abraham Lincoln" is part of a wide range of Lincoln books available at the Jesse Stuart Foundation Bookstore, 1645 Winchester Avenue in downtown Ashland.

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