227 illustrations of famous people including: Robert La Salle, Marquis de Lafayette, John Law, Robert E. Lee, Henry Lee, Cardinal Leo XIII, Leonardo da Vinci, Abraham Lincoln, Henry Longfellow, King Louis, James Lowell, and more
The sixteenth president of the United States, born in Hardin county, Kentucky, Feb. 12, 1809; died April…
(1809-1865) An American politician and sixteenth President of the United States and the first president…
Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States, and president of the Union during the Civil…
Benjamin Lincoln (January 24, 1733-May 9, 1810) was an American army officer. He served as a major general…
"General Lincoln, American general from the Southern Campaign during the American Revolution."—E.…
The wife of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States of America. She served as…
Son of Abraham Lincoln and U. S. Secretary of War under President Garfield's administration.
Robert Todd Lincoln (August 1, 1843 – July 26, 1926) was an American lawyer and politician, and…
Born in Stockholm, she was noted for her singing voice from a very young age. When she was nine years…
(1827-1912) English surgeon who introduced the use of antiseptic conditions in hospitals.
A pianist and composer, born in Rading, Hungary, Oct. 22, 1811; died in Baireuth, Oct. 31, 1886. He…
Edward Livingston (26 May 1764–23 May 1836) was a prominent American jurist and statesman. He was…
(1746-1813) Lawyer and diplomat who seized the opportunity to make the Louisiana Purchase.
William Livingston (November 30, 1723 – July 25, 1790) served as the Governor of New Jersey (1776–1790)…
(59 B.C.- A.D.17) Roman historian who wrote 142 books regarding the entire history of Rome. This work…
A 17th-century English philosopher. He developed the Lockean social contract, which included the ideas…
Lawyer and feminist and was the first female lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court. She was the presidential…
Henry Cabot Lodge (May 12, 1850 – November 9, 1924) was an American statesman, a Republican politician,…
"General Logan, born in Jackson County, Ill., February 9th, 1826, died in Washington, D. C., December…
Soldier and statesman, born in Jackson county, Illinois, Feb. 9, 1826; died in Washington, D. C., Dec.…
John Alexander Logan (February 8, 1826 – December 26, 1886) was an American soldier and political…
(1826-1886) American soldier and statesman who fought in the Mexican War. US Senator from Illinois.
Widow of the late General John A. Logan. She assisted her husbant and his soldiers during the war.
Illustration of Lois (Timothy's grandmother) holding a distaff. A distaff holds fibers which are spun…
John Davis Long (October 27, 1838 – August 28, 1915) was a U.S. political figure. He served as Governor…
An American poet who wrote many poems that are still famous today, including The Song of Hiawatha,…
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American educator and poet…
"The subject of this sketch was the most popular of American poets." —The Popular Cyclopedia,…
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American educator and poet…
"General Longstreet, born in Edgefield district, S. C., January 8th, 1821, was graduated from the United…
"General James Longstreet served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895
General James Longstreet (1821 - 1904) was a famous Confederate general of the American Civil War and…
James Longstreet (January 8, 1821 – January 2, 1904) was one of the foremost Confederate generals…
Antonio López de Santa Anna (February 21, 1794 – June 21, 1876), often known as Santa Anna, was a…
Claude Gelle Le Lorrain (1600-1682), was an Italian born artist who painted many secular, unclassical,…
(1423-1483) King of France form 1461-1483 who united most of France under one crown. He also laid the…