Abraham Lincoln: Civil War Account and Photobiography

On this gripping account of the boyhood, marriage, and younger skilled lifetime of Abraham Lincoln, award-winning author Russell Freedman brings to life the presidential years, scholarly ideas and reflections of the Civil Battle president. Winner of the 1988 Newbery Medal.

Discover the captivating 1988 Newbery Medal-winning biography of Abraham Lincoln, our Civil War president. Illustrated with carefully selected images and prints, Russell Freedman's narrative begins with Lincoln's humble beginnings, legal career, and marriage to Mary Todd. Delve into his tumultuous presidential years (1861-1865), gaining insight into the complex issues Lincoln navigated during the Civil War. Experience a poignant retelling of the fateful night at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865. Additional content includes excerpts of Lincoln's writings and a comprehensive list of historical sites dedicated to Lincoln.