Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A mildly soiled Near Fine edition with a previous owner's information stamped in the front, housed in a Very Good- dust-jacket with many chips to the edges.

Albert Shaw's Abraham Lincoln: His Path to the Presidency is a lengthy, but ultimately shallow, account of the life of America's 16th president. Shaw's writing is laden with historical inaccuracies and omissions, and his lack of research is evident in his failure to provide any significant new insights into Lincoln's life. A disappointing addition to the historiography of Lincoln, Shaw's book is best avoided by anyone interested in learning more about this important American figure.; 4to; 263 pages.