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Profiles the life and times of the American president under whom slavery was abolished and the Civil War fought.

Follows Abraham Lincoln's political career from his senatorial campaigning in Illinois to his early actions as president, discussing his political opponents and the state of the American government at that time.

Presents a historical graphic novel about brothers Owen and Amos Bennington who vow to continue their parents' work to help runaway slaves; but each takes a different path--Owen campaigning for Abraham Lincoln, and Amos joining up with abolitionist John Brown.

Spine title: Lincoln : speeches and writings, 1832-1858. On t.

A brief biography of Abraham Lincoln and the events of the Civil War including the Battle of Gettysburg and the Emancipation Proclamation.

Chronicles the life of Abraham Lincoln from his childhood in Illinois through his assassination, exploring his political career, impact on American history, personal relationships, and other related topics.

Captioned illustrations highlight significant events surrounding the American Civil War.

A comprehensive history of the decades surrounding the presidency of Abraham Lincoln from the 1840s to 1900 that encompasses Lincoln's legacy of freedom for all.

Traces the story of Mary Todd Lincoln's family, who were split between North and South during the Civil War, and describes how the war affected them and how the Todd family's divided loyalties impacted Abraham Lincoln's presidency.

Presents a narrative history that brings together the ideals of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass; and discusses the central issues of slavery, race, and equality in Civil War America.

Provides an account of Abraham Lincoln's leadership during the winter of 1860 and 1861, exploring Lincoln's plan to limit the spread of slavery and preserve the union.

Discusses the political competition of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas with a biographical examination of the two drastically different personalities that came to the forefront of U.

Examines the lives and careers of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin, both born on February 12, 1809, and discusses the influence their accomplishments had on humanity and history.

Chronicles the 1860 presidential race that elected Republican Abraham Lincoln over Democrat Stephen Douglas, discussing the events and key players, and describing how Lincoln was able win over more prominent members of his party and with a low percentage of the popular vote.

Examines the events of 1864, the Lincoln versus McClellan election, and the U.