Abe : Abraham Lincoln in his times / David S. Reynolds.
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- 1 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Hood River County Library District. (Show)
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Summary:
"ABE is a cultural biography of Abraham Lincoln, following Lincoln's monumental life from cradle to grave while weaving a narrative that includes Lincoln's cultural influences and the nation-wide and regional cultural trends and moods and happenings of his day, and how Lincoln both shaped and was shaped by his America. The music, humor, literature, and fashions of the time and their impact on Lincoln's life are explored as well, and analysis of other important figures such as Lincoln's wife, his assassin, his professional partners, etc., also draw on this culturally focused style"--| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Age Hold Protection | Active/Create Date | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River County Library | 921 LINCOLN 2020 (Text) | 33892100708941 | Adult New Books | Book | None | 10/20/2020 | Checked out | 01/19/2021 |
| Ontario Community Library | 921 LINCO (Text) | 33330004544369 | New Book Display | Book | Branch_Only_6months | 11/29/2020 | Available | - |
Record details
- ISBN: 9781594206047
- Physical Description: xx, 1066 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Press, 2020.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary, etc.: | "ABE is a cultural biography of Abraham Lincoln, following Lincoln's monumental life from cradle to grave while weaving a narrative that includes Lincoln's cultural influences and the nation-wide and regional cultural trends and moods and happenings of his day, and how Lincoln both shaped and was shaped by his America. The music, humor, literature, and fashions of the time and their impact on Lincoln's life are explored as well, and analysis of other important figures such as Lincoln's wife, his assassin, his professional partners, etc., also draw on this culturally focused style"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Subject: | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. Presidents > United States > Biography. United States > Social life and customs > 19th century. |
| Genre: | Biographies. |
Summary:
"ABE is a cultural biography of Abraham Lincoln, following Lincoln's monumental life from cradle to grave while weaving a narrative that includes Lincoln's cultural influences and the nation-wide and regional cultural trends and moods and happenings of his day, and how Lincoln both shaped and was shaped by his America. The music, humor, literature, and fashions of the time and their impact on Lincoln's life are explored as well, and analysis of other important figures such as Lincoln's wife, his assassin, his professional partners, etc., also draw on this culturally focused style"--
