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Abe Lincoln's Legacy of Laughter: Humorous Stories by and about Abraham Lincoln
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Paperback. Editor(s): Zall, Paul M. Num Pages: 146 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBWJ; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 222.
During the Civil War, it was said that two ladies on a train were discussing the likely outcome of the conflict. One insisted Jeff Davis would win the war because he was a praying man. The other replied, “But Abram's a praying man.” “But,” said the first, “the Lord will think Abram's joking.”
Abraham Lincoln used his jokes and stories to illustrate a point, sway opinion, and to sustain the national morale during a momentous crisis. Lincoln told many stories based on his own experiences, but much of his material came from other sources and was familiar to his ... Read more
During the Civil War, it was said that two ladies on a train were discussing the likely outcome of the conflict. One insisted Jeff Davis would win the war because he was a praying man. The other replied, “But Abram's a praying man.” “But,” said the first, “the Lord will think Abram's joking.”
Abraham Lincoln used his jokes and stories to illustrate a point, sway opinion, and to sustain the national morale during a momentous crisis. Lincoln told many stories based on his own experiences, but much of his material came from other sources and was familiar to his ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Univ Tennessee Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9781572335851
SKU
V9781572335851
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99-15
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