Lincoln: A Photobiography

Written by Russell Freedman

Grade:

4-6

ISBN-13:

978-0395518489

Publisher:

Clarion Books (1989)

Beginning with Lincoln’s boyhood, author Russell Freedman recounts the life of Abraham Lincoln through his early career in law, his marriage, his presidency, and ultimately his death. The life of Lincoln is told through meticulously selected photographs and prints that help to illustrate the complexities of his character and his role in history. Emphasizing his time as president, this biography provides young readers with a closer examination of some of the issues Lincoln faced during his time as president, especially as leader of a nation divided and stricken with civil war. Thorough and engaging, this biography is set apart by its use of photographs to drive the narrative, and middle-grade readers will find it an illuminating retelling of Lincoln’s life.