At least 15,000 books have been written about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. If you wish to learn about the man who led the North during the American Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 then you are not going to be restricted by choice.
William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) served as the ninth president of the United States from March 4 to April 4, 1841, the shortest presidency in U.S. history. He was also the first U.S. president to die in office, causing a brief constitutional crisis since presidential succession was not then fully defined in the U.S.
Austrian-born American actress Hedy Lamarr (1913–2000) was among the leading screen sirens of Hollywood in the 1940s. Her life was an eventful one that involved six marriages, a groundbreaking electronic invention, and several cinematic milestones.
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Here are 10 of the best books about scientists that will help you appreciate the world around you in a new way — and will inspire you to question the status quo.
Nelson Mandela never wavered in his devotion to democracy, equality and learning. Despite terrible provocation, he never answered racism with racism. His life is an inspiration to all who are oppressed and deprived; and to all who are opposed to oppression and deprivation. He died at his home in Johannesburg on 5 December 2013.
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Her books have been adapted to film and include The Haunting (), The Lottery (), and The Haunting () by Jan de Bont. Shirley Jackson sadly passed away in her sleep () aged 48 following heart failure thought to be caused by neuroses and prescription drugs used to treat the condition.
Race Horses, by Edgar Degas Degas remained faithful to racing scenes throughout his career, stepping up their production in the s. He manipulated his horses and jockeys from one picture to the next - enlarging, reversing, or reducing them to fit the background.