Bibliograph

Old Abe, eagle hero, the Civil War's most famous mascot, written by Patrick Young ; illustrated by Anne Lee

Type

Label

Old Abe, eagle hero, the Civil War's most famous mascot, written by Patrick Young ; illustrated by Anne Lee

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Old Abe, eagle hero

Responsibility statement

written by Patrick Young ; illustrated by Anne Lee

Sub title

the Civil War's most famous mascot

Summary

Gives children a bird's-eye view of history via the "biography" of Old Abe, an eagle who served as mascot for the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War and eventually went on to appear at the Chicago Wold's Fair in 1865, following his "retirement." Includes facts about eagles

Target audience

juvenile

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Old Abe, the eagle hero

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