Why Lincoln Laughed
Author: Russell H. Conwell
Publisher:
Published: 1922
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13:
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Lincoln Tells a Joke
Author: Kathleen Krull
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2010-04-01
Total Pages: 45
ISBN-13: 0547487924
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPoor Abraham Lincoln! His life was hardly fun at all. A country torn in two by war, citizens who didn’t like him as president, a homely appearance—what could there possibly be to laugh about? And yet he did laugh. Lincoln wasn’t just one of our greatest presidents. He was a comic storyteller and a person who could lighten a grim situation with a clever quip. This unusual biography of Lincoln highlights his life and presidency, focusing on what made his sense of humor so distinctive—and so necessary to surviving his tough life and times.
WHY LINCOLN LAUGHED
Author: Russell Conwell
Publisher: e-artnow
Published: 2017-10-16
Total Pages: 78
ISBN-13: 8027223415
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne who lived in Lincoln's time, and who has read the thousand books they say have been written about him in the half century since his death, may still be dissatisfied with every description of his personality and with every analysis of his character. He was human, and yet in some mysterious degree superhuman. Nothing in philosophy, magic, superstition, or religion furnishes a satisfactory explanation to the thoughtful devotee for the inspiration he gave out or for the transfiguring glow which at times seemed to illumine his homely frame and awkward gestures. Russell Conwell (1843-1925) was an American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer.
Abe Lincoln's Legacy of Laughter
Author: Paul M. Zall
Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9781572335851
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAbraham Lincoln's Legacy of Laughter, a substantial revision of P. M. Zall's 1982 classic, Abe Lincoln Laughing, consists of stories, jokes, and anecdotes on a wide range of topics by and about Abraham Lincoln before and after he became president. Establishing which tales are authentic and which are frauds and delusions, Abraham Lincoln's Legacy of Laughter includes stories derived from Lincoln's writings and speeches; writings by others up to April 1865; post-Civil War writings by those who knew him; and writings by others about Lincoln in later decades, including a sample from the twentieth century. Within each group, entries are arranged in the order they appeared in print. The volume contains notes, a bibliography, an index of the entries by section, and a subject index.
Abe Lincoln Laughing
Author: Paul M. Zall
Publisher:
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 193
ISBN-13: 9780870498893
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhy Lincoln Laughed
Author: Russell H. Conwell
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-11-27
Total Pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9781981185856
DOWNLOAD EBOOK1922. Genius is often defined with complacent assurance as the ability and disposition to do hard work. That is frequently the truth; but it is not always the truth. Abraham Lincoln did much of the many kinds of hard work, but that does not account for his genius. Can he be successfully imitated? Why did his laugh vibrate so far, and why was his humor so inimitable? Contents: when Lincoln was laughed at; President and pilgrim; Lincoln reads Artemus Ward aloud; some Lincoln anecdotes; what made him laugh; humor in the political situation; why Lincoln loved laughter; Lincoln and John Brown.
Lincoln's Sense of Humor
Author: Richard Carwardine
Publisher: SIU Press
Published: 2017-10-23
Total Pages: 185
ISBN-13: 0809336146
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Abraham Lincoln was the first president consistently to make storytelling and laughter tools of office. This book shows how his uses of humor evolved to fit changing personal circumstances, and explores its versatility, range of expressions, and multiple sources"--
Why Lincoln Laughed
Author: Russell Herman Conwell
Publisher: Palala Press
Published: 2018-02-19
Total Pages: 174
ISBN-13: 9781378030455
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Why Lincoln Laughed
Author: Ressell H Cowell
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2023-07-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781022001305
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore the lighter side of President Lincoln through this entertaining and informative book. Why Lincoln Laughed offers insight into the humor and wit of one of the most important figures in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Lincoln’s Gift
Author: Gordon Leidner
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2015-04-01
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 1492609676
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Simply the best book that has been published on this great president's humor and stories...Everyone interested in Abraham Lincoln will want to read this."—William C. Harris, author of Lincoln and the Border States Abraham Lincoln has long been admired for his leadership, honesty, and eloquence. But despite his somber reputation, the sixteenth president was quite funny. With an uncanny ability to mimic others and an irresistible midwestern twang, Lincoln, in fact, could be downright hilarious. Brimming with his funniest quips, jokes, and stories, Lincoln's Gift explores the crucial role humor played throughout his tumultuous professional and private life. Perfect for history buffs and Lincoln enthusiasts alike, this clever and captivating biography reveals how America's greatest president used his lighter side to lead the country through one of its darkest times, the Civil War. "Gordon Leidner ingeniously blends a study of Lincoln's humor with an account of his life, showing how our sixteenth president was not always a 'man of sorrows' but often a man of laughter, capable alike of enjoying as well as telling a good story."—Michael Burlingame, author of Abraham Lincoln: A Life
