The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations (Thrift Edition) | 
 enlarge | Author: Abraham Lincoln
Creator: Bob Blaisdell
Publisher: Dover Publications
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 10540
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5 x 0.3
ISBN: 0486440974
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.7092
EAN: 9780486440972
ASIN: 0486440974
Publication Date: August 8, 2005
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From the most eloquent of American presidents, nearly 400 astute observations on subjects ranging from women to warfare: "Bad promises are better broken than kept"; "Marriage is neither heaven nor hell; it is simply purgatory"; "Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."
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'Pocket Lincoln' June 27, 2008
As a US History teacher, this small and inexpensive book brings personality and life to one of our most beloved Presidents. An excellent value and one that is more likely to be read and enjoyed than larger, more in depth works. Middle School kids get a kick out of the quotes.
Very Entertaining May 21, 2008
Reading this book gives insight as to the person Lincoln was. His wit and humor, his suffering and astute personality. You will get to know this great person simply by reading his own thoughts put forth in his own words.
Nice Work & Collection of Quotes April 9, 2008
The book is divided nicely into categories and is a good book that doesn't need long periods of time for reading. You will enjoy many of the stories and quotations from Mr. Lincoln. A nice compilation.
 Great Book! January 14, 2008
This was a Xmas gift to a Abe Lincoln fan. She was absolutely thrilled. Highly Recommend.
A Nice Little Collection November 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Fans of Lincoln are likely to delight in this mixed bag of gems from the life of Honest Abe. The book moves from topical quotes, to more focused collections of anecdotes from Lincoln's life, to a collection of his best known speeches. In comparison to his quotes, the famous speeches may seem somewhat dry. After all, many Americans have read some of the speeches several times since grade school.
The book helps to put the Lincoln character in perspective. As a man, he started some place and the stories of his life did not always exist. These things actually happened. Few people realize what a witty man Abraham Lincoln was. This book is a testament to that fact.
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