Thomas, Abraham Lincoln Biography 1st/1st 1952 ill.
"Abraham Lincoln: A Biography", by Benjamin P. Thomas, published by Alfred Knopf, New York, 1952. First edition, 1st printing with "MCMLII" [1952] on the bottom of the title page, and "First and Second Printings Before Publication" on the copyright page, illustrated.
"A stirring story of a humble man who rose to greatness through his loyalty to his country's highest principles; a book from which adherents of democracy today may draw new inspiration." [Adlai E. Stevenson]
Originally published in 1952 to wide acclaim, this eloquent account rises above previously romanticized depictions of the sixteenth president to reveal the real Lincoln: a complex, shrewd, and dynamic individual whose exceptional life has long intrigued the public.
Thomas traces the president from his hardscrabble beginnings and early political career, through his years as an Illinois lawyer and his presidency during the Civil War. Although Lincoln is appropriately placed against the backdrop of the dramatic times in which he lived, the author's true focus is on Lincoln the man and his intricate personality. While Thomas presents a candid and balanced representation that provides compelling insight into Lincoln's true character and the elements that forged him into an extraordinary leader. He portrays Lincoln as a man whose conviction, resourcefulness, and inner strength enabled him to lead the nation through the most violent crossroads in its history.
Thomas's direct, readable narrative is concise while losing none of the crucial details of Lincoln's remarkable life. The volume's clarity of style makes it accessible to beginners, but it is complex and nuanced enough to interest longtime Lincoln scholars. After more than half a century, "Abraham Lincoln: A Biography" is still an essential source for anyone interested in learning more about the many facets of the sixteenth president, and it remains the definitive single-volume work on the life of an American legend. [from the review]
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ---------- $8.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) --- $27.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ---- $37.50
Condition Report: Hard boards, original publisher’s cloth with blind stamped Knop’s colophon on both boards [some surface wear and spine fading, one small almost white spot on spine: see photos]; 6” x 8.1/2”; 548 pages, 30 illustrations on glossy paper, 3 full-page and one double page map; + 12-page Index and Knop’s colophon. pages are printed on nice cream color paper, very good condition.
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"Abraham Lincoln: A Biography", by Benjamin P. Thomas, published by Alfred Knopf, New York, 1952. First edition, 1st printing with "MCMLII" [1952] on the bottom of the title page, and "First and Second Printings Before Publication" on the copyright page, illustrated.
"A stirring story of a humble man who rose to greatness through his loyalty to his country's highest principles; a book from which adherents of democracy today may draw new inspiration." [Adlai E. Stevenson]
Originally published in 1952 to wide acclaim, this eloquent account rises above previously romanticized depictions of the sixteenth president to reveal the real Lincoln: a complex, shrewd, and dynamic individual whose exceptional life has long intrigued the public.
Thomas traces the president from his hardscrabble beginnings and early political career, through his years as an Illinois lawyer and his presidency during the Civil War. Although Lincoln is appropriately placed against the backdrop of the dramatic times in which he lived, the author's true focus is on Lincoln the man and his intricate personality. While Thomas presents a candid and balanced representation that provides compelling insight into Lincoln's true character and the elements that forged him into an extraordinary leader. He portrays Lincoln as a man whose conviction, resourcefulness, and inner strength enabled him to lead the nation through the most violent crossroads in its history.
Thomas's direct, readable narrative is concise while losing none of the crucial details of Lincoln's remarkable life. The volume's clarity of style makes it accessible to beginners, but it is complex and nuanced enough to interest longtime Lincoln scholars. After more than half a century, "Abraham Lincoln: A Biography" is still an essential source for anyone interested in learning more about the many facets of the sixteenth president, and it remains the definitive single-volume work on the life of an American legend. [from the review]
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ---------- $8.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) --- $27.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ---- $37.50
Condition Report: Hard boards, original publisher’s cloth with blind stamped Knop’s colophon on both boards [some surface wear and spine fading, one small almost white spot on spine: see photos]; 6” x 8.1/2”; 548 pages, 30 illustrations on glossy paper, 3 full-page and one double page map; + 12-page Index and Knop’s colophon. pages are printed on nice cream color paper, very good condition.
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