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The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln - by Alex Ayres (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Abraham Lincoln is the most frequently quoted United States President.
- About the Author: Alex Ayres, former editor at Running Times and Harvard Lampoon, has edited six previous Wit and Wisdom titles.
- 240 Pages
- History, United States
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About the Book
In this fascinating compendium are the best, funniest and most profound sayings of this most quotable of Chief Executives. From his youth in pioneer Illinois to the embattled White House of the Civil War, Lincoln never lost his capacity for dry humor--or his extraordinary gift of eloquence.Book Synopsis
Abraham Lincoln is the most frequently quoted United States President. In this fascinating compendium are the best, funniest and most profound sayings of this most quotable of Chief Executives. The quotes are arranged according to subject, providing a bit of Lincoln wit and wisdom for any situation. From his youth in pioneer Illinois to the embattled White House of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln never lost his capacity for dry humor--or his extraordinary gift of eloquence.About the Author
Alex Ayres, former editor at Running Times and Harvard Lampoon, has edited six previous Wit and Wisdom titles. He is also the author of the screenplays for "Marlowe" and "Search for Grace."Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.34 Inches (W) x .73 Inches (D)
Weight: .48 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
Format: Paperback
Author: Alex Ayres
Language: English
Street Date: February 1, 1992
TCIN: 91947426
UPC: 9780452010895
Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-2876
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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