Description: Two Miserable Presidents : The Amazing, Terrible, and Totally True Story of the Civil War by Steve Sheinkin, illustrated with numerous drawings by Tim Robinson, Published by Square Fish Books, USA, 2012, 2012 Edition, Paperback Book, 245 Pages, A fascinating book of American Civil War history for readers who don't know much about it : "May 22, 1856: A MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA WALKS INTO THE SENATE CHAMBER, LOOKING FOR TROUBLE.That Congressman, Preston Brooks, was ready to attack Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts over remarks Sumner made slamming senators who supported slavery in Kansas. Brooks lifted his cane to beat Sumner, and here the action in the book stops, so that Steve Sheinkin can explain just where this confrontation started. In the process, he unravels the complicated string of events - the small things, the personal ones, the big issues- that led to The Civil War. It is a time and a war that threatened America's very existence, revealed in the surprising true stories of the soldiers and statesmen who battled it out. "Two Miserable Presidents" is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year" (from Publishers) This is a Brand New condition, paperback book. See actual book in ebay pics above. This is a nice, totally clean, 2012 book. NEW Condition [ Book is very clean, unmarked, appears unread, solid, complete, strongly printed and well-illustrated] 245 pages, approx. 8.5" x 6" x .75", blue/green pictorial wraps, Paperback Book Welcome International Ebay Shoppers I will reduce combined shipping on multiple purchases. Please see my eBay store for information on discounts for shipping internationally. Please visit my other auctions (including other books: search for keyword: "books" in my store), and email any questions. Thanks for looking! I try to describe my items thoroughly, but buyers may still need more information than I provide. Shipping costs can be expensive to my small auction business. Please ask any questions to be sure before you buy. Thanks.
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Book Title: Two Miserable Presidents: The Amazing, Terrible, and Totally True
Book Series: History for Children
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Square Fish
Original Language: English
Publication Year: 2012
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Illustrator: Tim Robinson
Author: Steve Sheinkin
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Biographies & True Stories, Children & Young Adults, Historical, History, Military, Politics & Society, War & Combat
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Topic: American History, Childrens, Civil War, US Civil War History
Number of Pages: 245 Pages
