The Pens that Made Lincoln
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Great little book
This is a great little book coming from an avid pen collector. Thank you for writing it and I hope the next one is about the pens that made President JFK...hint, hint!Facts in the book are very interseting and so easy to read. Thank you!
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"Mr. Seward, I have been shaking hands all day, and my hand is nearly paralyzed. If my name ever gets into history it will be signing this proclamation, and my whole soul is in it. If my hand trembles when I sign the proclamation those who will examine the document hereafter will say "He hesitated."" Then resting his arm a moment, he turned to the table, took up the pen, and slowly and firmly wrote, ABRAHAM LINCOLN. He smiled as, handing the paper to Mr. Seward, he said "That will do."
The Pens that Made Lincoln is a short illustrated book that describes in detail the pens and writing implements Abraham Lincoln used during his lifetime, up until his assassination in 1865. The book tells of Lincoln's early years and his writing habits and how he evolved from slate pencils to goose and eagle quills to gold dip pens. The book describes how Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation and what became of the pen he used. The book also examines Lincoln's writing quirks and how forensic document examiners use these to identify Abraham Lincoln forgeries.
The author, Ron L. Dutcher has been a professional antique pen dealer and restoration expert for 25 years. He brings together his love of pens with his love of history into a delightful read. Top to learn more







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