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Abraham Lincoln / a photo-illustrated biography by T. M. Usel ; historical consultant : Steve Potts.
Author: Usel, T. M.

Imprint:Mankato, Minn. : Bridgestone Books : : Capstone Press, 1996.

Physical Description24 p. : ill., photos.

Note:This book presents the life story of the sixteenth president of the United States who is known for ending slavery in the U.S.

Note:Includes index.

Note:Includes glossary.

Note:Includes chronology.

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Abraham Lincoln / a photo-illustrated biography by T. M. Usel ; historical consultant : Steve Potts.
Author: Usel, T. M.

Imprint:Mankato, Minn. : Bridgestone Books : : Capstone Press, 1996.

Physical Description24 p. : ill., photos.

Note:This book presents the life story of the sixteenth president of the United States who is known for ending slavery in the U.S.

Note:Includes index.

Note:Includes glossary.

Note:Includes chronology.

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Biography
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Beecher LMC
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