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In conjunction with a ten-year exhibit at the Chicago Historical Society, beginning January 1990.

Uses biographical, analytical, and primary source historical material to provide an introduction to the life, political career, administration, and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln.

Follows the life of Abraham Lincoln from his childhood in Kentucky through his time as the sixteenth president of the United States, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Lincoln, and other reference materials.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the life of Abraham Lincoln, including information on his strange habits, his presidency, and his personal and professional achievements.

Traces the events which led to the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 and describes the dedication of the cemetery to the fallen soldiers by Lincoln in his famous speech.

Presents the Gettysburg Address and describes the causes of the Civil War, the practice of slavery in America, the Battle of Gettysburg, and Abraham Lincoln's composition of the speech, and also explains how the document has been preserved.

Historical photographs and text help chronicle President Lincoln's role in the Civil War.

Examines the historical context of Abraham Lincoln's October 16, 1854 antislavery speech in Peoria, Illinois, that became the turning point in his political career that pointed the way toward the presidency.

Chronicles the presidential impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln after his assassination, and discusses the grounds for impeachment, and other related topics.

Traces the events which occurred in the final days of the Civil War and discusses how these events changed the history of the United States.

A simple biography of the man who served as president of the United States during the Civil War.

A brief biography of Abraham Lincoln, discussing his early life, his opposition to slavery, his election to the office of president, his role in freeing the slaves, and his assassination.

Many consider Abraham Lincoln to be the greatest US president. This book explores Lincoln s early life, including his self-taught education, law career, and influential presidency.

A biography of Lincoln whose success story became the symbol of the American dream--the backwoods boy who by honesty, dignity, and kindness won the highest office in the country.

Chronicles the life of Abraham Lincoln, discussing his childhood in the midwest, career as a lawyer, political aspirations, years as President, marriage to Mary Todd, assassination, and other related topics.