Children's Hardcover Book, Abraham Lincoln, Ingri & Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, History, Biography, Illustrated

Children's Hardcover Book, Abraham Lincoln, Ingri & Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, History, Biography, Illustrated

A wonderful children's hardcover book titled Abraham Lincoln by Ingri & Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. It was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1940. This is a First Edition Second Printing. This copy has an erratum (an error in printing) glued in.

America was at a crossroads in 1939 as European immigrants openly debated whether to join the Allies in their battle against Hitler's relentless march across Europe. As European immigrants themselves, the d'Aulaires felt keenly the importance of standing against injustice, and saw in Lincoln the archetypal American hero as he stood against the injustice of slavery. It was this spirit they hoped to exemplify in their biography of young Abe as he grew into manhood against the backdrop of the wilderness of Kentucky, the deep woods of Indiana, and the prairies of Illinois. Camping for weeks in Lincoln country, the d'Aulaires imbibed the spirit of the man Lincoln as well as his humor and good will. From his days as a clerk, teaching himself law reading Blackstone, practicing law in Springfield, running unsuccessfully for office, debating Stephen Douglas over the issue of slavery, and ultimately becoming President of the United States, the d'Aulaires have written and beautifully illustrated the life of one of America's most remarkable citizens.

Size:
12½ inches in length
9 inches in width
Published by Doubleday, Doran & Company -- 1940 (Copyright is 1939)

This book is in Good condition. The binding is in very good condition but the cover edges are very worn and there are tears in the book please see photos. There is a sticker on the front flyleaf with a previous owners name. There is no other writing in the book and the pages are slightly foxed. Our price reflects these imperfections.

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