The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln - by Alex Ayres (Paperback)

Name: The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln - by Alex Ayres (Paperback)
Brand: Plume Books
SKU: 91947426
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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: Plume Books

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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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.73 inches length x 5.34 inches width x 8 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.48 pounds

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