{"product_id":"lincoln-in-his-own-words-paperback","title":"Lincoln in His Own Words - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMilton Meltzer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen Alcorn\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet to know one of the greatest presidents in American history, Abraham Lincoln, through his speeches, writings, and letters. Author Milton Meltzer provides historical context for Lincoln's words, and dramatic illustrations by Stephen Alcorn complete this handsome volume, now available in paperback.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A renowned orator and writer, Abraham Lincoln believed in speaking plainly so every American could understand the complicated issues affecting the country. His simple but elegant words are a testament to his unfailing dedication to the ideals of freedom, equality, and justice upon which America was founded.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this comprehensive collection of Lincoln's writings--from the Emancipation Proclamation to the compassionate and often humorous letters to family and friends--historian Milton Meltzer provides a rare personal glimpse into the life of the man behind the legendary words, with bold linocuts by illustrator Stephen Alcorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMilton Meltzer\u003c\/b\u003e (1915-2009) was the award-winning author of 110 books, including five National Book Award nominees. With Langston Hughes, he coauthored \u003ci\u003eA Pictorial History of African Americans, \u003c\/i\u003e now in its sixth edition. He lived in New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Alcorn\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed artist who has illustrated many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eLet It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters \u003c\/i\u003eby Andrea Davis Pinkney, and \u003ci\u003eI, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African American Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e by Catherine Clinton. He lives in Cambridge, New York. Visit him online at alcorngallery.com. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.3 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 31, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lincoln in His Own Words\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758380155168,"sku":"9781328895745","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8d5e6192162b49ae0d16e2ef7c72d368.webp?v=1780124347","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lincoln-in-his-own-words-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}