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Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln Hardcover - 2009

by McGovern, George

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  • Hardcover
  • Signed

McGovern--a Midwesterner, former U.S. senator, presidential candidate, veteran, and historian by training--offers his unique insight into America's 16th president. His account reminds readers Lincoln remains the standard by which all of his successors are measured.

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New York: Times Books. Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 2009. 2nd prt.. hardcover. 8vo, 184 pp., Inscribed & signed by the author on the title page. .
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  • Title Abraham Lincoln
  • Author McGovern, George
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 2nd prt.
  • Condition Used - Fine copy in fine dust jacket
  • Pages 208
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Times Books, New York
  • Date 2009
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # BOOKS067630I
  • ISBN 9780805083453 / 0805083456
  • Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.6 x 6.1 x 1 in (21.84 x 15.49 x 2.54 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
  • Library of Congress subjects Presidents - United States, Lincoln, Abraham
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008029869
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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From the publisher

Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-172) and index.

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Citations

  • Booklist, 11/15/2008, Page 14
  • Kirkus Reviews, 11/01/2008, Page 1151
  • Library Journal, 12/15/2008, Page 137

About the author

George S. McGovern represented South Dakota in the United States Senate from 1963 to 1981 and was the Democratic nominee for president in 1972. He was a decorated bomber pilot in World War II, after which he earned his Ph.D. in American history and government at Northwestern University. He was also a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.