Lincoln and Darwin: Two Men Who Shaped the World
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Publisher | : Dorrance Publishing |
Total Pages | : 148 |
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ISBN | : 143495823X |
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Publisher | : Dorrance Publishing |
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Author | : Adam Gopnik |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2009-01-27 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0307271218 |
In this captivating double life, Adam Gopnik searches for the men behind the icons of emancipation and evolution. Born by cosmic coincidence on the same day in 1809 and separated by an ocean, Lincoln and Darwin coauthored our sense of history and our understanding of man’s place in the world. Here Gopnik reveals these two men as they really were: family men and social climbers, ambitious manipulators and courageous adventurers, grieving parents and brilliant scholars. Above all we see them as thinkers and writers, making and witnessing the great changes in thought that mark truly modern times.
Author | : James Lander |
Publisher | : SIU Press |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2010-09-20 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0809385864 |
Born on the same day in 1809, Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were true contemporaries. Though shaped by vastly different environments, they had remarkably similar values, purposes, and approaches. In this exciting new study, James Lander places these two iconic men side by side and reveals the parallel views they shared of man and God. While Lincoln is renowned for his oratorical prowess and for the Emancipation Proclamation, as well as many other accomplishments, his scientific and technological interests are not widely recognized; for example, many Americans do not know that Lincoln is the only U.S. president to obtain a patent. Darwin, on the other hand, is celebrated for his scientific achievements but not for his passionate commitment to the abolition of slavery, which in part drove his research in evolution. Both men took great pains to avoid causing unnecessary offense despite having abandoned traditional Christianity. Each had one main adversary who endorsed scientific racism: Lincoln had Stephen A. Douglas, and Darwin had Louis Agassiz. With graceful and sophisticated writing, Lander expands on these commonalities and uncovers more shared connections to people, politics, and events. He traces how these two intellectual giants came to hold remarkably similar perspectives on the evils of racism, the value of science, and the uncertainties of conventional religion. Separated by an ocean but joined in their ideas, Lincoln and Darwin acted as trailblazers, leading their societies toward greater freedom of thought and a greater acceptance of human equality. This fascinating biographical examination brings the mid-nineteenth-century discourse about race, science, and humanitarian sensibility to the forefront using the mutual interests and pursuits of these two historic figures.
Author | : LINCOLN FINANCIAL FOUNDATION. COLLECTION |
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Release | : 2022 |
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ISBN | : 9780243463596 |
Author | : David R. Contosta |
Publisher | : Prometheus Books |
Total Pages | : 365 |
Release | : 2009-09-25 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1615920315 |
February 12, 2009, will mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of two of the most extraordinary and influential men in recent history--Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin. Contosta studies the similarities, as well as the differences, of these two giants of history.
Author | : Lincoln Financial Foundation |
Publisher | : Forgotten Books |
Total Pages | : 20 |
Release | : 2018-01-24 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780483831513 |
Excerpt from Abraham Lincoln's Contemporaries: Charles Darwin; Excerpts From Newspapers and Other Sources Lemuel, only half awake, obeys her, wondering whether he is dreaming, or his wife is crazy but when he reaches that figure in the valley, something of comprehension dawns upon him, and his heart grows numb with horror. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author | : Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection |
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Total Pages | : 14 |
Release | : 1888 |
Genre | : Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) |
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Author | : Andrew Sherwood |
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Total Pages | : 5 |
Release | : 1909 |
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Author | : Adam Gopnik |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2010-02-09 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0307455300 |
In this captivating double life, Adam Gopnik searches for the men behind the icons of emancipation and evolution. Born by cosmic coincidence on the same day in 1809 and separated by an ocean, Lincoln and Darwin coauthored our sense of history and our understanding of man’s place in the world. Here Gopnik reveals these two men as they really were: family men and social climbers, ambitious manipulators and courageous adventurers, grieving parents and brilliant scholars. Above all we see them as thinkers and writers, making and witnessing the great changes in thought that mark truly modern times.
Author | : Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara |
Publisher | : Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2021-01-05 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0711257698 |
From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Charles Darwin, the scientist who changed the way people see the world. Although he didn’t do very well at school, Charles Darwin was passionately curious about wildlife, humans, and plants. After a journey to South America, he developed his landmark theory: that all living things are related. Today, he is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived, and a hero to those who dare to think differently. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic naturalist’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!