Peter Cozzens
Tecumseh and the Prophet
Join us when Daniel Weinberg talks with Peter Cozzens about his latest book, Tecumseh and the Prophet. The program airs Live on Facebook. The first biography of the great Shawnee leader in more than twenty years, Tecumseh and the Prophet is the first to make clear that his misunderstood younger brother, Tenskwatawa, was an equal ... Continue Reading
Derf Backderf
Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio
Join us when Daniel Weinberg talks with Derf Backderf about his book, Four Dead in Ohio. This is a Facebook Live event and will not be streamed here at the shop’s website. This graphic nonfiction title tells the story of the 1970 Kent State student massacre. This is a moving and troubling story about the bitter ... Continue Reading
David S. Reynolds
Abe
Daniel Weinberg talks with David S. Reynolds about his book, Abe. This is a Facebook Live event and will not be streamed here at the shop’s website. Reynolds, author of the Bancroft Prize-winning cultural biography of Walt Whitman and many other iconic works of nineteenth century American history, brings us a revelatory and enthralling new ... Continue Reading
Elizabeth Mitchell
Lincoln’s Lie
Daniel Weinberg talks with Elizabeth Mitchell about her book, Lincoln’s Lie. We will stream this program live on Facebook. A thrilling dive into the little-known, darker side of a Lincoln’s history and relationship with the media, Lincoln’s Lie untangles the threads behind a mysterious 1864 newspaper article to reveal how Lincoln manipulated the media during ... Continue Reading
This morning the media is all “abuzz” about a certain interloper to last night’s vice presidential debate. Although much less common than cats on a playing field, the fly is no stranger to photobombing politicians. Even Abraham Lincoln was not exempt. Take a close look at Lincoln’s pant leg to see another fly who earned … Continue reading Lincoln’s Fly
Abraham Lincoln Book Shop is open; with some restrictions. We are available By Appointment Only; we are not an Open Shop. We cannot accommodate visitors who do not have an appointment. There will be a limit of only two guests at a time Bring and wear a mask for the entire visit You must wash … Continue reading Open – By Appointment Only
Reading is a great way to spend your time during the summer. Whatever you choose to do-visiting the beach, touring in the bubble of an RV, being a armchair tourist, or the simple pleasure of doing nothing at all-getting lost in an interesting book is one of the best ways to enjoy the season. To … Continue reading Summer Reading List
People are always curious about Abraham Lincoln Signatures. Where do they come from? What makes one example a “starter signature” and another a once-in-a-lifetime find? In our latest video Daniel Weinberg shares examples of some of the most often seen types of Lincoln signatures. He also explains why knowing the differences can enhance your collecting … Continue reading Abraham Lincoln Signatures – A Primer
UPDATE NEW SHIPPING POLICY Due to high shipping volumes, all three carriers UPS, FedEx, and USPS have suspended service guarantees. For the time being, we are shipping USPS parcels via Media Mail or Priority Mail only. UPS Ground is the only choice we are offering for UPS service. Also, as we incur a pick-up charge … Continue reading Shipping Update from Abraham Lincoln Book Shop