The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

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Abraham Lincoln is the most frequently quoted United States President. In this fascinating compendium are the best, funniest and most profound sayings of this most quotable of Chief Executives. The quotes are arranged according to subject, providing a bit of Lincoln wit and wisdom for any situation. From his youth in pioneer Illinois to the embattled White House of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln never lost his capacity for dry humor–or his extraordinary gift of eloquence.Alex Ayres, former editor at Running Times and Harvard Lampoon, has edited six previous Wit and Wisdom titles. He is also the author of the screenplays for “Marlowe” and “Search for Grace.”US

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Weight 7.2 oz
Dimensions 0.6000 × 5.3000 × 7.9600 in
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