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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Angel
Oberoi, President and Founder
www.gossamerbooks.com
Graphic Novel on the life of Abraham Lincoln Launched
Belmont,
CA – February 1, 2004 – Gossamer Books LLC today announced
the release of its graphic novel ‘Abraham Lincoln: The
Civil War President'. Graphic novels have recently
received wide acclaim, with over 20% growth in revenue in
2002 and over 50% in 2001. ‘Abraham Lincoln: The Civil War
President ' takes this genre and maps it to school
curriculum, with its historically accurate depiction of
events and realistic characters, and over 600 hand-drawn
color illustrations.
Angel
Oberoi, President, and founder of Gossamer Books LLC
commented, "School children today are overburdened with
assignments and heavy reading requirements. We have tried
to bring the life of President Lincoln and Civil War alive
through the graphic novel format, which is visually
appealing, and in a fully colored format which makes
reading fun for kids. Parents will appreciate the book
since it teaches children history in an entertaining
manner and is mapped to US educational standards."
This graphic novel weaves
together the most dramatic scenes of the Civil war, from
the Underground Railroad, key battles, to the Gettysburg
Address and the destruction of the South. Yet, it also
explores lesser-known stories such as the role of women on
the battlefield, and even the frenzy of pet goats in the
White House. Above all, the story gives the reader a
unique view of President Lincoln as a person. His early
years, his relationship with his son Tad, his personal
struggle with the issue of slavery, and his enduring sense
of humor give the reader a new perspective of the human
being behind the American Icon.
Robert Henry, History
Professor at the Skyline Community College commented,
“Lincoln’s commitment to family, friends, social justice,
and above all else, the preservation of the nation,
emanate from Gossamer Book’s colorful illustrations and
vivid story telling”.
Founded in 2003, in Belmont,
CA, Gossamer Books LLC promotes an entertaining approach
towards teaching US history to upper elementary and middle
school students. Each book is carefully mapped to local
and US Department of Education’s national standards for
teaching American history, and is painstakingly researched
to create an accurate account of the hardships and
triumphs of the era. Gossamer Books can be found on the
web at http://www.gossamerbooks.com
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