Synopses & Reviews
From the author of Lincoln: A Photobiography, comes a clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history. Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass were both self-taught, both great readers and believers in the importance of literacy, both men born poor who by their own efforts reached positions of power and prominenceandmdash;Lincoln as president of the United States and Douglass as the most famous and influential African American of his time. Though their meetings were few and brief, their exchange of ideas helped to end the Civil War, reunite the nation, and abolish slavery. Includes bibliography, source notes, and index.
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and#147;Easily accessible . . . with aand#160;context specifically geared to those less knowledgeable about the historical period.and#8221;and#151;The Bulletinand#147;Few students realize Lincolnand#8217;s contributions to our understanding of nationhood and freedom, and Meltzerand#8217;s analysis, based on solid historical scholarship, will help them see the scope of those contributions . . .and#160;A good addition to any library.and#8221;and#151;School Library Journal
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* andldquo;Freedman writes with clarity, intelligence, and a fine sense of detail . . . a well-researched, wonderfully readable book.andrdquo;and#160;
andmdash;Booklist, starred review
* andldquo;A lucid and fascinating narrative that never sacrifices depth and intellectual rigor. . . . A marvel of history writing that makes complicated history clear and interesting.andrdquo;and#160;
andmdash;Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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andldquo;True to form, Freedman relies heavily on period illustrations and primary and secondary sources, breathing life into both men through a generous assortment of their own words.andrdquo;and#160;
andmdash;Horn Book
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andldquo;This book would be an asset for any classroom because it shows how two men set lasting examples of equality, integrity, and selflessness.andrdquo;and#160;
andmdash;VOYA, 5Q 4P MJ
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* andldquo;A first-rate volume for classroom study and general reading.andrdquo;and#160;
andmdash;School Library Journal, starred review
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* andldquo;Clear, accessible storytelling.andrdquo;and#160;
andmdash;Publishers Weekly, starred review
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andldquo;Freedman does not deviate an inch from his customary knack of selecting the precise details an adolescent reader will require to sort through complex issues and often conflicted personalities.andrdquo;and#160;
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Synopsis
Historian Meltzer has compiled a moving collection of Lincoln's speeches, letters, and writings that convey the highest ideals of freedom, democracy, and equality in simple yet eloquent language. Illustrations.
Synopsis
Newbery Medal winner Russell Freedman recounts Abraham Lincolnand#39;s brief friendship with African American leader Frederick Douglass narrated against the backdrop of Civil War-eraand#160;race relations and politics. Includes 70 archival photographs.
About the Author
Milton Meltzer has written 110 books, five of which were nominated for the National Book Award. With Langston Hughes, he coauthored A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS, now in its sixth edition. He received the 2001 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for his contribution to children's literature, the 1986 Jane Addams Peace Association Children's Book Award, and the 2000 Regina Medal. He lives in New York City.Stephen Alcorn is an acclaimed painter and printmaker who has created artwork for a number of anthologies. He lives in Cambridge, New York.