Face of Lincoln, The

The face of Lincoln is superbly produced historical and human document that gives us the few remaining glimpses of this great American, revealing the sense of honor and the range of emotions that made Abraham Lincoln such a significant expression of America's own self-image. James Mellon has had a lifelong interest in antique photography and in the life and writings of Abraham Lincoln. Merging the two interest, Mellon spent several years doing the research for this book, tracking down rare photographs and arranging them in a way that would reflect the inner Lincoln as well as his outward appearance.