Tag Archives: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln: A Presidential Life by James McPherson

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

I think I am pretty clearly on the record in favor of short biographies but even I might blanche at a book that covers a subject as immense as Abraham Lincoln in a mere 70 or so pages.  Such is … Continue reading →

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In the Mail: Presidential Edition

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

–>Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861 Description Abraham Lincoln first demonstrated his determination and leadership in the Great Secession Winter — the four months between his election in November 1860 and his inauguration in March 1861 … Continue reading →

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Honest Abe’s 200th

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

One of the perennial problems us book addicts have is that the books we want to read always outstrip the books we can read.  And as a blogger I regularly dream of connecting my reading to current events and/or holidays … Continue reading →

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The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

You know what they say about good intentions and that makes me nervous because I so often have them only to see them fail. As is almost always the case, I have once again bitten off more than I can … Continue reading →

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