Lincoln's gift: how humor shaped Lincoln's life and legacy

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Never come to much -- A piece of floating driftwood -- Going to Congress -- Life on the circuit -- Hat in the ring -- Best stump speaker in the west -- Putting the foot down -- Shoveling fleas -- The tycoon -- Don't swap horses -- Let 'em up easy.;"Abraham Lincoln has long been admired for his leadership, honesty, and eloquence. But despite his somber reputation, the sixteenth president was quite funny. With an uncanny ability to mimic others and an irresistible midwestern twang, Lincoln, in fact, could be downright hilarious. Brimming with his funniest quips, jokes, and stories, Lincoln's Gift explores the crucial role humor played throughout his tumultuous professional and private life. Perfect for history buffs and Lincoln enthusiasts alike, this clever and captivating biography reveals how America's greatest president used his lighter side to lead the country through one of its darkest times, the Civil War."--