The Abraham Lincoln Encyclopedia

by Mark E. Neely Jr.

Book Overview

Among the many novel features of this volume: It carefully examines Lincoln's views on a wide variety of subjects--economics, race, the Constitution, Indians, patronage, habeas corpus , and dozens more. It offers biographical sketches of members of Lincoln's family and describes how he felt about them, including his "rebel" sister-in-law and an enterprising cousin who used Lincoln's Presidential nomination to launch a flourishing souvenir business...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306802090
• ISBN13: 9780306802096
• Release Date: March 1984
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.6" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

An important reference work

This book is useful to anyone seriously interested in Lincoln, as useful as a dictionary is to a writer. I routinely consult it to refresh my memory of a date or to recall interactions among various Lincoln associates. Articles include a list of sources for deeper knowledge of topics. Lavishly illustrated. Superb.

the abraham lincoln encyclopedia

This encyclopedia is full of articles on the people places and events in President Lincoln's personal and public life as well as articles on the most prominent students and specialists on the subject of Abraham Lincoln. One can read about important figures such as Seward, Wells, and Douglas, and some of the real people who became a part of Lincoln lore such as Grace Bedell and the Clary Grove Boys. For those of us who are fans of President Lincoln and interested in reading about him and his era, this is a special book. A past girlfriend purchased this for me and I am grateful she did. Norman A. Schwartz

Useful book

This book has details on just about every subject of Abraham Lincoln's life. It is well written and full of interesting photographs. I own several books on Lincoln, and consider this one to be one of the most useful.

An excellent reference on a variety of Lincoln subjects

This encyclopedia is an wonderful, and essential, reference for all students of Lincoln. Neely has compiled information on a wide variety of subjects related to Abraham Lincoln. Included are major issues such as slavery and temperance, organizations such as the political parties, and people important throughout Lincoln's life and career.