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Abe Lincoln's Hat: A Personal History of the Most Famous Hat in the World

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Abe Lincoln's Hat

by Martha Brenner

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	21464 KB
Print length	:	32 pages

By Martha Brenner

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History

Named one of the 10 Best Books of the Year by the New York Times Book Review

A New York Times bestseller

In this fascinating and meticulously researched account, Martha Brenner tells the story of the most famous hat in the world: Abe Lincoln's stovepipe hat.

Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Brenner traces the hat's journey from its humble beginnings in a New York City hat shop to its place in history as an iconic symbol of Lincoln and the American Civil War.

Brenner explores the hat's role in Lincoln's life, from his early days as a country lawyer to his presidency and assassination. She also examines the hat's enduring legacy, from its use in political cartoons and advertising to its display in the Smithsonian Institution.

Abe Lincoln's Hat is a fascinating and informative read that sheds new light on one of the most recognizable symbols of American history.

Praise for Abe Lincoln's Hat

"Brenner's book is a delight to read. It is full of fascinating details about Lincoln's hat, from its creation to its lasting legacy. Brenner's writing is clear and concise, and she has a knack for bringing history to life."—The New York Times Book Review

"A fascinating and meticulously researched account of the most famous hat in the world. Brenner tells the story of Lincoln's hat with wit and insight, and she sheds new light on one of the most recognizable symbols of American history."—The Wall Street Journal

"A must-read for anyone interested in Lincoln, the Civil War, or American history."—The Chicago Tribune

About the Author

Martha Brenner is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and the author of several books, including The Tycoon's Daughter: The Story of Alva Vanderbilt and the Rise of the American Aristocracy and Newport: A Gilded Age Chronicle.