This wonderfully illustrated book retells a great American love-story and will be treasured by romantics of all ages. It is a dramatized portrayal of the Mayflower Pilgrims, part fact, part imagination, and presented as an epic poem -- a heroic legend -- a la Homer's Odyssey or Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Henry Longfellow, the celebrated poet and possible descendant of the lovers, first composed the tale long ago. He created a mesmerizing Shakespearean ballad about three young friends who were Mayflower Pilgrims. They became involved in a tragic love-triangle shortly after arriving in America. Before their personal conflict could be resolved, a fierce Indian war threatened their village. First published in 1858, the saga was runaway bestseller for decades and celebrated love, family, and an eternal American Dream. The story's sensitive portrayal of young lovers remains a cultural icon. Now David Bradford, an award-winning author, has rewritten the story for a new generation. He uses modern free-verse to restore the tale's Shakespearean tone. His updated poetic verse ranges from epic drama to mirthful humor to radiant beauty. Dozens of restored monochrome engravings and prints enliven the text, based on portraits by Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Hals, and others. A charming portrait of a young woman in love, circa 1650, graces the book's cover. The result is an exceptionally life-like portrayal of the Mayflower Pilgrims. Includes more than 75-monochrome illustrations printed on crème paper.

The Romance of Pilgrims: A Great American Love-Story

Romance

Historical

Boston Hill Press

In this legendary report of 1622, the Mayflower Pilgrims boldly proclaimed the discovery of an American dream--a magical realm of breathtaking natural beauty and unlimited possibilities. This momentous revelation changed world history, inspiring thousands of people to leave Old England and board ships for America. Originally codenamed Mourt's Relation, the dramatic report of the Pilgrims comes alive again in this vibrant modernization. From terrifying combat with mysterious Indians to a joyous First Thanksgiving, readers will be thoroughly engrossed. Well-annotated and explained, this is a true-life epic--a tale of hope that continues to inspire the imagination.

The Mayflower Report,1622: As Told by the Mayflower Pilgrims (Restored & Annotated; Illustrated w/Engravings, Prints & Maps)

History

Winslow, Edward

Bradford, Governor William

Americas

In a major publishing event, this fascinating volume restores and explains the most decisive campaign biography in U.S. history. In 1860, the original book catapulted Abraham Lincoln to the White House by dramatically warning of slavery's threat to American democracy. More than a century later, the New York Times still praised the original campaign biography as “most authoritative and influential.” The book spawned an enduring legend: From amidst poverty and tragic loss, a small boy rises to become a mighty crusader for justice. 
In this radiant new edition, Boston Hill Press skillfully restores and illustrates Mr. Lincoln's only major autobiographical effort. (He secretly wrote the initial manuscript. Under his direction, John Locke Scripps, a founder of the Chicago Tribune, polished and expanded it into a national bestseller.) This restored edition reveals the potent political messages and campaign strategies that the candidate slyly wove into the storyline. This is no dusty reprint; pithy new commentary provides often breathtaking insights. Dramatic campaign speeches reverberate again; rare photographs and posters depict a clean-shaven, youthful candidate, as he was then, before he became the bearded sage of our history books. Readers gain fresh perspective on Mr. Lincoln's heartbreaking childhood, as well as his later career as a fearless moral crusader. Of exceptional interest is a jaw-dropping campaign appearance before a potentially hostile crowd of 12,000 people, when, against all odds, Mr. Lincoln brazenly defied incendiary race-baiting by his opponent. 
Above all, this remarkable campaign biography reminds us that Abraham Lincoln was a legend well before his presidential deeds. His early life inspired a host of American icons: humble birth in a log cabin; Huckleberry Finn boyhood; self-made man; proverbial country lawyer; passionate antiwar protester; hopelessly idealistic novice; and hardened crusader for justice. The book implicitly addresses a profound question: How do we recognize a great statesman, before the glory? As such, Vote Lincoln! is still mandatory reading for modern voters seeking “the next Abraham Lincoln.” 
This is a first restored edition issued in softcover during the Lincoln Bicentennial Year of 2009. In July 2010, the publisher, Boston Hill Press, plans to issue an Expanded Edition in hardcover with more illustrations and commentary.

Vote Lincoln! The Presidential Campaign Biography of Abraham Lincoln; Restored and Annotated

Abraham, Lincoln

John Scripps

In a major publishing event, this fascinating volume restores and explains the most decisive campaign biography in U.S. history. In 1860, the original book catapulted Abraham Lincoln to the White House by dramatically warning of slavery's threat to American democracy. More than a century later, the New York Times still praised the original campaign biography as “most authoritative and influential.” The book spawned an enduring legend: From poverty and tragic loss, a small boy rises to become a mighty crusader for justice. In this radiant expanded edition, Boston Hill Press skillfully restores and illustrates Mr. Lincoln's only major autobiographical effort. (He secretly wrote the initial manuscript. Under his direction, John Locke Scripps, a founder of the Chicago Tribune, polished and expanded it into a national bestseller.) This restored edition reveals the potent political messages and campaign strategies that the candidate slyly wove into the story of his life. This is no dusty reprint; pithy modern commentary provides often breathtaking insights. Dramatic campaign speeches reverberate again. Rare photographs and posters depict an intense, clean-shaven youthful candidate, as he was then, before he became the bearded sage of our history books. Readers gain fresh perspective on a heartbreaking childhood and an early career as a fearless moral crusader. (Of exceptional interest is a jaw-dropping campaign appearance before a potentially hostile crowd of 12,000 people. Against all odds, Mr. Lincoln brazenly defies incendiary race-baiting by his opponent, the formidable incumbent U.S. Senator Stephen Douglas.) Above all this remarkable book reminds us that Abraham Lincoln was a legend well before his presidential deeds. He was the American experience incarnate: humble birth in a log cabin; Huck Finn boyhood; self-made man; proverbial country lawyer; passionate antiwar protester; hopelessly idealistic reformer; and hardened crusader for justice. This book implicitly addresses the central question of all elections: How do we recognize a great statesman, before the glory? As such, Vote Lincoln! is still mandatory reading for modern voters seeking “the next Abraham Lincoln.” This is a revised and expanded edition of the first restored edition released for the Lincoln Bicentennial Year of 2009. This expanded 2010 version contains more commentary and illustrations. The volume has over 75 black-and-white photographs, engravings, lithographs, and other illustrations. Several images depict Abraham Lincoln's famous tanned complexion, earned by riding horses as a country lawyer. Other images depict family, friends, opponents, and historical events.

Vote Lincoln! the Presidential Campaign Biography of Abraham Lincoln, 1860; Restored and Annotated (Expanded Edition, Hardcover)

Biographies & Memoirs

Lincoln, Abraham

Scripps, John Locke

Scripps, J. L.

In a major publishing event, this fascinating volume restores and explains the most decisive campaign biography in U.S. history. In 1860, the original book catapulted Abraham Lincoln to the White House by dramatically warning of slavery's threat to American democracy. More than a century later, the New York Times still praised Mr. Lincoln's campaign biography as "most authoritative and influential." The book spawned an enduring legend: From poverty and tragic loss, a small boy rises to become a mighty crusader for justice. \nIn this radiant expanded edition, Boston Hill Press skillfully restores and illustrates Mr. Lincoln's only major autobiographical effort. (He secretly wrote the initial manuscript. Under his direction, John Locke Scripps, a founder of the Chicago Tribune, polished and expanded it into a national bestseller.) This restored edition reveals the potent political messages and campaign strategies that the candidate slyly wove into the story of his life. This is no dusty reprint; pithy modern commentary provides often breathtaking insights. Dramatic campaign speeches reverberate again. Rare photographs and posters depict an intense, clean-shaven youthful candidate, as he was then, before he became the bearded sage of our history books. Readers gain fresh perspective on a heartbreaking childhood and an early career as a fearless moral crusader. (Of exceptional interest is a jaw-dropping campaign appearance before a potentially hostile crowd of 12,000 people. Against all odds, Mr. Lincoln brazenly defies incendiary race-baiting by his opponent, the formidable incumbent U.S. Senator Stephen Douglas.)\nAbove all this remarkable book reminds us that Abraham Lincoln was a living legend well before his presidential deeds. He was the American experience incarnate: humble birth in a log cabin; Huck Finn boyhood; self-made man; proverbial country lawyer; passionate antiwar protester; hopelessly idealistic reformer; and hardened crusader for justice. This book implicitly addresses the central question of all elections: How do we recognize a great statesman, before the glory? As such, Vote Lincoln! is still mandatory reading for modern voters seeking "the next Abraham Lincoln."\nThis is a revised and expanded edition of the first restored edition released for the Lincoln Bicentennial Year of 2009. This Expanded Edition of 2010 contains more commentary and illustrations, and is likely to be the definitive version of Abraham Lincoln's campaign biography for years to come.

Vote Lincoln! the Presidential Campaign Biography of Abraham Lincoln, 1860; Restored and Annotated (Expanded Edition, Softcover)

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