Author Iain C. Martin assembles Lincoln's most popular and best
quotations and bits of wisdom which helped Lincoln to endure through the
ages. Funny, poignant, and inspiring, the greatness of the man shines
through as never before.
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most revered Presidents in the history of
the United States. His persistence saved the Union, and preserved our
Constitution. But his wisdom, with its homespun feel, and far deeper
meanings, was the backbone of his enduring popularity. The combination
of his sense of self -effacing humor and stories of backwoods life
helped Lincoln make his points with the masses, and helped him
communicate with a country at its lowest point, and in the middle of a
terrific struggle.
Author Iain C. Martin assembles Lincoln's most popular and best
quotations and bits of wisdom which helped Lincoln to endure through the
ages. Funny, poignant, and inspiring, the greatness of the man shines
through as never before.
"Abraham Lincoln's life helped define the essence of being an American
and the ideals of freedom, and Worthy of Their Esteem offers a rich
collection of the best of his sayings, grouped according to what major
themes they address. Added historical and biographical background plus
vintage illustrations make this a top pick for a wide range of
collections..." -- The Midwest Book Review
