lincoln, abraham

With the help of his teacher, a gangling young boy realizes that he not only shares his birthday and physical traits with Abraham Lincoln but is like him in other ways as well.

A biography of John Wilkes Booth that presents the argument that Booth was never captured, but escaped and lived for decades continuing his acting career.

Presents stories from people who met and spoke with Abraham Lincoln. Focuses on Lincoln's kindness, patience, honesty, and compassion.

Tells how in 1856 Kate Warne joined the Pinkerton Agency as America's first women detective and helped foil a plot to assassinate President Lincoln.

Examines the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, and discusses world events during his time in office that influenced his decisions.

"Tells the story of the election of 1860 and the immediate and lasting effects it had on a nation on the brink of Civil War"--Provided by the publisher.

A biography Mary Todd Lincoln, discussing her childhood as an orphan in Kentucky, her marriage to Abraham Lincoln, their children and family life, the criticism she endured as first lady, and the rumors of mental instability that plagued her later years.

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Nickolas Flux as he travels back in time to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and joins the hunt for John Wilkes Booth"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the Scottish immigrant barrel-maker whose side line detective work developed into the oldest and most famous detective agency in the United States.