Originally published in 1900, this easy-to-read biography is ideal for readers of all ages.
From the author's Preface: "Every American, over eight years old, ought to know the story of Abraham Lincoln’s life. More than this, every American ought to know the best of Lincoln’s writings. Above all, every American ought to know the man, Abraham Lincoln. To give to children an understanding of his great life, an appreciation of the simplicity and purity of his literary style, and a love of the man, has been the purpose of this little book."
CONTENTS
I. The Lincolns Settle in Kentucky
II. Moving to Indiana
III. A Backwoods Boyhood
IV. A Strange Education
V. The Land of Full-Grown Men
VI. Lawyer and Lawmaker
VII. Marriage and Congress
VIII. Riding the Circuit
IX. The Republican Party Is Born
X. The Debates with Douglas
XI. The Nomination
XII. The Election
XIII. The Presidency
XIV. War Begins
XV. A People’s Sorrow
XVI. President Lincoln at Home
XVII. High Tide
XVIII. Peace
From the author's Preface: "Every American, over eight years old, ought to know the story of Abraham Lincoln’s life. More than this, every American ought to know the best of Lincoln’s writings. Above all, every American ought to know the man, Abraham Lincoln. To give to children an understanding of his great life, an appreciation of the simplicity and purity of his literary style, and a love of the man, has been the purpose of this little book."
CONTENTS
I. The Lincolns Settle in Kentucky
II. Moving to Indiana
III. A Backwoods Boyhood
IV. A Strange Education
V. The Land of Full-Grown Men
VI. Lawyer and Lawmaker
VII. Marriage and Congress
VIII. Riding the Circuit
IX. The Republican Party Is Born
X. The Debates with Douglas
XI. The Nomination
XII. The Election
XIII. The Presidency
XIV. War Begins
XV. A People’s Sorrow
XVI. President Lincoln at Home
XVII. High Tide
XVIII. Peace
