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Land of Lincoln : adventures in Abe's America
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Land of Lincoln : adventures in Abe's America

Author: Andrew Ferguson
Publisher: New York : Atlantic Monthly Press : Distributed by Publishers Group West, ©2007.
Edition/Format: Book : Biography : English : 1st edView all editions and formats
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A journalist embarks on a cross-country odyssey in search of Abraham Lincoln's place in modern-day America and discovers the often surprising legacy of his personality, philosophy, and mythology.
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Named Person: Abraham Lincoln; Abraham Lincoln; Abraham Lincoln; Andrew Ferguson
Material Type: Biography
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Andrew Ferguson
ISBN: 0871139677 9780871139672
OCLC Number: 76416687
Description: xiv, 279 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents: When Lincoln came back to Richmond -- Billy Herndon and the inner Mr. L. -- The past isn't what it used to be -- The kingmaker's wife, the emotional engineer, and the triumph of fun -- The magic of stuff -- A sea of Lincoln's -- Abe Lincoln and the secret of success -- Hot on the trail -- A whole lotta Lincoln -- In defense of the icon.
Responsibility: Andrew Ferguson.
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A journalist embarks on a cross-country odyssey in search of Abraham Lincoln's place in modern-day America and discovers the often surprising legacy of his personality, philosophy, and mythology.

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