The Gettysburg Address: A Graphic Adaptation

The Gettysburg Address: A Graphic Adaptation

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<p><em>The Gettysburg Address: A Graphic Adaptation</em> is a full-color illustrated look at Abraham Lincoln’s most famous speech, the bloody battle of the Civil War that prompted it, and how they led to a defining point in the history of America.<br /> <br />Most of us can recall “Four score and seven years ago,” but much of what we know about Abraham Lincoln’s oration has been forgotten after high school.<br /> <br />Using Lincoln’s words as a keystone, and drawing from first-person accounts, <em>The Gettysburg Address </em>shows us the events through the eyes of those who lived through the events of the War, from soldiers to slaves.<br /> <br />Writer Jonathan Hennessey and illustrator Aaron McConnell illuminate history with vibrant, detailed graphics and captions that deliver a fresh understanding of this vital speech.</p>