Description: Finding Lincoln In Dewitt County by Helen Stites Abraham Lincoln was a frequent visitor in DeWitt County, 1839 to 1859, where he: 1. Gave four known speeches. 2. Coined the famous phrase "You can fool all the people...." 3. Served "as judge" in at least 37 court cases. 4. Represented the Illinois Central Railroad in a damage suit. GeorgeMcClellan, Stephen Douglas, and David Davis were present in thecourtroom. (All four later became candidates for presidency) 5. Learned to play billiards in a local parlor (Never before published fact) 6. Spent over one hundred evenings in Clinton in local hotels or as guest of local citizens. The book is an "easy read" embellished with many jokes and humorous incidents with DeWitt County connection. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Abraham Lincoln was a frequent visitor in DeWitt County, 1839 to 1859, where he: 1. Gave four known speeches. 2. Coined the famous phrase "You can fool all the people..." 3. Served "as judge" in at least 37 court cases. 4. Represented the Illinois Central Railroad in a damage suit. GeorgeMcClellan, Stephen Douglas, and David Davis were present in thecourtroom. (All four later became candidates for presidency) 5. Learned to play billiards in a local parlor (Never before published fact) 6. Spent over one hundred evenings in Clinton in local hotels or as guest of local citizens. The book is an "easy read" embellished with many jokes and humorous incidents with DeWitt County connection. Details ISBN142591246X Author Helen Stites Short Title FINDING LINCOLN IN DEWITT COUN Language English ISBN-10 142591246X ISBN-13 9781425912468 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 973.7 Year 2006 UK Release Date 2006-02-13 Imprint AuthorHouse Place of Publication Bloomington Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2006-02-13 NZ Release Date 2006-02-13 US Release Date 2006-02-13 Pages 68 Publisher AuthorHouse Publication Date 2006-02-13 Illustrations 1 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134770579;
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