Magnificent, original 1865 classic lincoln biography early childhood and political career in illinois exceptional analysis of the civil war presidency and the man who rose to the occasion with a patriotic summary of his life and tragic death beautifully written in 1865 by a political contemporary, this is one of the greatest and most sensitive works of nineteenthcentury. The life of abraham lincoln by henry ketcham goodreads. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Originally published in 1952 to wide acclaim, this eloquent account rises above previously romanticized depictions of the sixteenth president to reveal the real lincoln. Nora titone suggests in her book my thoughts be bloody 2010 that the shame and ambition of. Abraham lincoln lincoln, abraham, 18091865 the online. The modern library civil war bookshelf 5book bundle. Read ebook recollections of abraham lincoln 18471865. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Notwithstanding the great number of books that have been written about abraham lincoln during our generation, a major need, perhaps the major need so far as most persons are concerned, has long remained unfilled. The question will naturally be raised, why should there be another life of lincoln. A biography takes an incisive look at one of american historys greatest figures.
Camille baquet, history of the first brigade, new jersey volunteers from 1861 to 1865. Lincoln, abraham, 1809 1865 sumner, charles 18111874. This biography looks at the life of abraham lincoln, a farm boy who grew up to become the sixteenth president of the united states and the man responsible for leading the country through the civil war. There has been no accurate, readable onevolume biography for the lincoln beginner, for the person who can devote only a small portion of his time to. Both of abrahams parents were members of a baptist congregation which had separated from another church due to opposition to slavery. As an outspoken opponent of the expansion of slavery in the united states, lincoln won the republican party nomination in 1860 and was elected president later.
Your life period will be change when you complete looking over. Magnificent, original 1865 classic lincoln biography early childhood and political career in illinois exceptional analysis of the civil war presidency and the man who rose to the occasion with a patriotic summary of his life and tragic death beautifully written in 1865 by a political contemporary, this is one of the greatest and most sensitive works of nineteenthcentury american biographic. I the true story of a great life with critical estimates stories and anecdotes. Dale carnegie wrote this book in 1932, when there were still some people alive who had met abraham lincoln. President lincolns lone surviving son, robert todd lincoln, had a son who was the very image of his grandfather. Both of abraham s parents were members of a baptist congregation which had separated from another church due to. The son of thomas lincoln, a frontiersman whose own father had been killed by native americans, the years leading up to abraham s adulthood were marred by poverty. An index to proverbs in the works of abraham lincoln. From lincoln the unknown to lincoln at gettysburg, from honors voice to abraham lincoln 18091858 2 vols, we can help you find the abraham lincoln books you are looking for. Lincolns first inaugural address 1861 the gettysburg. The life and times of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. Isbn 9781442902848 9781442902848 softcover, readhowyouwant, 2008 the works of abraham lincoln. He was the son of thomas and nancy hanks lincoln, and he was named for his paternal grandfather.
Written twenty years later, he paints a portrait of lincoln as a storyteller, shrewd politician, and a. The world responds to abraham lincoln s gettysburg address. The life and times of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of. Interviews gabor boritt michael burlingame don davenport allen guelzo discussion allen guelzo. Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809 a april 15, 1865 was the sixteenth president of the united states, serving from march 4, 1861 until his assassination. Series information with straightforward language and illustrations on nearly every page, the who was series invites kids to explore history by learning. Lincoln centenary association collection lincolncollection. Abraham lincoln 18091865 16th president of the united states.
Lincolns funeral train traveled from washington, d. The american writers series guests examine the final stages of the civil war and beginning of the reconstruction era through the writings of president abraham lincoln. This look at the life of the assasinated president focuses on his childhood, the disorganization behind the union forces in the civil war, and the small moments that defined the man behind the legend. Abraham lincoln 1809 1865 abraham lincoln was born in a log cabin in hardin county, kentucky, on february 12th, 1809. Abraham lincoln was born sunday, february 12, 1809, in a log cabin near hodgenville, kentucky. The sharpest glance at this topic comes from foners prodding of lincolns attitude towards race.
Feb 12, 2016 abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, held the office from march 1861 until april 1865. The life of abraham lincoln preface by henry ketcham. Speeches and letters of abraham lincoln18321865 easyread super large 18pt edition. This may be met by a counter question, will there ever be a time in the near future when there will not be another life of lincoln.
Including his speeches, messages, inaugurals, proclamations, etc. Lincoln led the united states through the civil war, its bloodiest war, and perhaps its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis. Recollections of abraham lincoln has often been cited for its firsthand testimony about key episodes and incidents, including the phantomlike train trip to washington in 1861, a visit to charleston during the secession crisis, and lincoln s foreboding dreams. Americans reverence for lincoln began with his tragic death by assassination in 1865, at the end of a brutal civil war in which 623,000 men died. The earliest biography of lincoln was that of john locke scripps, written for. Abraham lincoln, the greatest of all american presidents, left us a vast legacy of writings. Abraham lincoln 18091865 was the 16th president of the united states and is regarded as one of americas greatest heroes. Douglas in the celebrated campaign of 1858 in illinois, including the preceding speeches of each at chicago, springfield, etc.
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A harvard university professor and winner of the frederick douglass book prize offers this indepth look at the relationship between two of the great leaders of the 19th century abraham lincoln and frederick douglass. Library of congress and is organized into three general correspondence series. The life and times of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president. Elsewhere in the south, lincoln was hated in death as in life, and booth was viewed as a hero as. John wilkes booth may 10, 1838 april 26, 1865 was an american actor who assassinated president abraham lincoln. Speeches and writings 18321858 by abraham lincoln, don e. Speeches and letters of abraham lincoln 1832 1865 easyread super large 18pt edition. John hays lincoln and lincolns john hay brown university library. The life and times of abraham lincoln by henry ketcham. Heavy wear and erosion to the cover, missing spine.
Now he belongs to the ages with malice toward none. His parents were poor pioneers and lincoln was largely selfeducated. Jan 17, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. An advisor to the president, arnold attended his inauguration, heard his great speeches, visited him at the white house, and was in lincolns funeral procession. The life and writings of abraham lincoln modern library 9780679603290. Natural biological warfare in 18611865, 1st ed groundbreaking medical research on the civil war. To andrew johnson, to whom providence has assigned the completion of abraham lincoln s labors, i dedicate this record of abraham lincoln s life. Holland, the life of abraham lincoln springfield, mass. Lincoln successfully led his country through its greatest constitutional. It took 141 years after the death of lincoln for a book to appear which put into detail his genius for reading character and. The life of abraham lincoln by henry ketcham free ebook. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Library of congress, rare book and special collections division, alfred whital stern collection of lincolniana. The son of thomas lincoln, a frontiersman whose own father had been killed by native americans, the years leading up to abrahams adulthood were marred by poverty.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The granddaddy of all the recent books on lincoln is michael burlingames abraham lincoln. Lincoln was shot by john wilkes booth at fords theatre on the evening of april 14, 1865. Life public services abraham lincoln, first edition abebooks. The life and works of abraham lincoln by abraham 18091865. He is best known for issuing the emancipation proclamation 1863, which declared slaves free, and for preserving the unio. Abraham lincoln, byname honest abe, the railsplitter, or the great emancipator, born february 12, 1809, near hodgenville, kentucky, u. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was the16th president of the united states, serving from march 1861 until his assassination in april 1865. Speeches and writings 18591865 by abraham lincoln, don e. Lincoln, abraham, 18091865, lincoln, abraham, 18091865, lincoln, abraham, 18091865 publisher new york.
In april 1865, with the union on the brink of victory, abraham lincoln was assassinated by confederate. Department of state, bureau of international information programs, 2008, ed. Abraham lincoln was born on 12 february 1809 near hodgenville, kentucky. Sep 26, 2008 long considered a classic, benjamin p. He was brought up in kentucky, indiana and illinois. Buy the life and works of abraham lincoln by abraham 18091865 hay lincoln creator online at alibris.
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Abraham lincoln 1809 1865 16th president of the united states. Two small related articles are pasted on the blank page following the publishers advertisments lincoln copies 2 and 3. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, held the office from march 1861 until april 1865. The life and writings of abraham lincoln by abraham. Buy the life and works of abraham lincoln by abraham 1809 1865 hay lincoln creator online at alibris. Recollections of abraham lincoln, 18471865 lamon, ward hill, teillard, dorothy lamon, rawley, james a. But on the day it was delivered, march 4, 1865, with the union on the. Preface dated november, 1865 2 pages of publishers advertisements at the end monaghan, j. This precivil war book covers speeches of lincoln, his early life, congressional activities, lincoln s views and remarks on slavery, douglas s rebellion against lincoln s views lincoln douglas debate, and resolutions on the mexican war. Abraham lincoln shortly after abraham lincoln s death, several biographical sketches or life of lincoln s were published. One lincoln was more than the confederates could bear, so he had a timely demise at the young age of 16.
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An eloquent word picture of the man most consider to be our greatest president, author isaac n. The life of abraham lincoln hardcover 1865 by frank crosby author see all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Abraham lincoln was an american politician and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states from march 1861 until his assassination in april 1865. A sketch of the life and times of abraham lincoln to accompany a portrait philadelphia. Start by marking life of abraham lincoln 1866 as want to read.
Abraham lincoln new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. A harvard university professor and winner of the frederick douglass book prize offers this indepth look at the relationship between two of the great leaders of the 19th centuryabraham lincoln and frederick douglass. Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809 a april 15, 1865 was the sixteenth president of the united. To andrew johnson, to whom providence has assigned the completion of abraham lincolns labors, i dedicate this record of abraham lincolns life. United states politics and government 18611865 subject. Lincoln, abraham, 1809 1865, lincoln, abraham, 1809 1865, lincoln, abraham, 1809 1865 publisher new york. A life, published in 2008 by the johns hopkins university press in two large volumes and nearly 2,000 pages, is believed by many lincoln scholars to be the most exhaustively researched and fully documented biography of abraham lincoln ever written the work as originally submitted was even more extensive, but largely because of space. The life and writings of abraham lincoln by abraham lincoln. State papers, 1861 1865 lincoln, abraham, miller, marion mills on.
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