Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Lincoln Through the Lens : How Photography Revealed and Shaped an Extraordinary Life by Martin W. Sandler

Lincoln Through the Lens: How Photography Revealed and Shaped an Extraordinary Life
I've read plenty of biographies of Abraham Lincoln, so any new ones I read need to have a unique viewpoint or hook. In Lincoln Through the Lens, Martin Sandler ties important events in Lincoln's life to photographs taken of him. This is by no means a thorough examination of Lincoln's life, but I still think it's worth a look. Some of the photos selected for use are rare and readers will enjoy viewing these.

While probably not the best choice if you're looking for information for a report (except for supplementary information), the casual reader will find it fun to peruse. I give it a 'B.'

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