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Author: Benjamin Platt Thomas Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780282407438 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 152
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Excerpt from Lincoln's New Salem No other portion of Lincoln's life lends itself so readily to intensive study of his environment as do his six years at New Salem. His physical surroundings have been re-created. The names and occupations of practically all of his asso ciates and something of the character of many of them are known. The village was small enough to make practicable a reasonably complete description of its people and its life. Aside from its connection with Lincoln, New Salem is important as an example of a typical American pioneer vil lage. There were hundreds like it. Some of them survived others died, as it did. It is one of the few - perhaps the only one - whose founding, growth and decline can be minutely traced. Part One of this book is devoted to the history Of New Sa lem. It tells who the inhabitants were, how they lived, how they looked on life. Since many of those most active in the village lived in outlying settlements the account is not limited to the village, but provides a picture of the whole community. Part One sets the stage, so to speak; for Part Two, in which Lincoln's activities are discussed, and the meaning of the New Salem years in his development is ap praised. Part Three explains the growth of the Lincoln legend around the site of the lost town, and the changing conception of the significance of the frontier as a factor in Lincoln's life. It explains how New Salem came to be re stored, the manner in which the facts about the old cabins were secured, how the furnishings were acquired, and the problems that had to be solved in the restoration. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Benjamin Platt Thomas Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780282407438 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 152
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Excerpt from Lincoln's New Salem No other portion of Lincoln's life lends itself so readily to intensive study of his environment as do his six years at New Salem. His physical surroundings have been re-created. The names and occupations of practically all of his asso ciates and something of the character of many of them are known. The village was small enough to make practicable a reasonably complete description of its people and its life. Aside from its connection with Lincoln, New Salem is important as an example of a typical American pioneer vil lage. There were hundreds like it. Some of them survived others died, as it did. It is one of the few - perhaps the only one - whose founding, growth and decline can be minutely traced. Part One of this book is devoted to the history Of New Sa lem. It tells who the inhabitants were, how they lived, how they looked on life. Since many of those most active in the village lived in outlying settlements the account is not limited to the village, but provides a picture of the whole community. Part One sets the stage, so to speak; for Part Two, in which Lincoln's activities are discussed, and the meaning of the New Salem years in his development is ap praised. Part Three explains the growth of the Lincoln legend around the site of the lost town, and the changing conception of the significance of the frontier as a factor in Lincoln's life. It explains how New Salem came to be re stored, the manner in which the facts about the old cabins were secured, how the furnishings were acquired, and the problems that had to be solved in the restoration. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Old Salem Lincoln League Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780282356552 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 118
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Excerpt from Lincoln and New Salem The edition of the little pamphlet explanatory of the Objects and purposes of this League, termed by it a Prospectus of The Old Salem Lincoln League for the Restoration of New Salem, the Early Home of Abraham Lincoln, has been exhausted and it has become necessary to supply something in its place. We as sumed that the people generally' knew that New Salem was Lin; coln's Alma Mater, that he came to New Salem a friendless, over grown boy, uncouth and uneducated, with a knowledge of only the barest rudiments of reading, writing and arithmetic; that during the six-years of his residence here, his character was formed; his education completed, his name of honest Abe ac quired; the pathway his feet were to tread during his future life blazed, and his great heart broken by the loss of his first love, the one great romance and tragedy of his life. We find, however, that many of our people have been so en grossed with other matters, more personal to them, that they have failed to acquaint themselves with this phase of Lincoln's life. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Fern Nance Pond Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9781527750913 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 34
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Excerpt from Picture Guide Book of New Salem State Park: Lincoln's New Salem, Illinois Strangely the six years that Lincoln spent in New Salem almost completely encompass the town's brief history. The com munity was growing and thriving when Lincoln reached there in 1831, but in 1839. Just two years after he had left for Spring field to practice law and advance himself in the fascinating maze of politics the county seat was established at nearby Petersburg. Thereafter New Salem declined rapidly. The village fell into decay and neglect, but while it settled into the dust, the Lincoln legend grew. And as the image of Lincoln became brighter in the Nation's consciousness. Interest turned back to this deserted spot where he spent six formative years. The first active step toward re-creating New Salem came in 1906 when William Randolph Hearst lecturing at the Old Salem Chautauqua near Petersburg, became interested in the preser vation of the site. Bought it, and transfered it in trust to the Chautauqua Association. In 1917, the Old Salem Lincoln League was formed in Petersburg to carry on research and keep alive interest in New Salem. In 1918, with the consent of Mr. Hearst, the land was transferred to the State of Illinois. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Fern Nance Pond Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780266765202 Category : Languages : en Pages : 20
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Excerpt from New Salem Village: Photographic Views and Brief Historical Sketch of New Salem State Park Near Petersburg, Illinois The visitor is greeted by the hostess, fittingly attired, and is graciously ushered to his choice table. Once inside, one feels he has turned back the pages of history to the early days of the nineteenth century, for here is true hospitality, coupled with a calm and quiet, found only at the Wagon Wheel of Lincoln's New Salem. While the Wagon Wheel is rustic and rugged in character, the facilities for the preparation and serving of food are of the most modern. There are four separate dining rooms, with a total seating capacity of 160 which are ideal for private parties, luncheons or banquets. The modern kitchens and pantries make it possible to render fast, efficient and quiet service. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: State Of Illinois Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780666569233 Category : Languages : en Pages : 80
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Excerpt from New Salem, a Memorial to Abraham Lincoln This descriptive booklet and catalog has been published by the State of Illinois for a twofold purpose; to acquaint visitors with the village and its restoration, and in recognition of those who so generously donated their cherished relics. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780366417995 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 82
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Excerpt from Illinois, New Salem: Post Office; Excerpts From Newspapers and Other Sources All eyes of the nation will focus on New Salem state park today as the 1313t birthday anniversary of Abraham Lincoln is celebrated throughout the country. At the New Salem state park shrine to the Civil war president, one of Illinois' oldest and yet the newest postoffices will be dedicated by Postmaster General James A. Farley. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Ida L. Bale Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780282383046 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 38
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Excerpt from New Salem as I Knew It The different names applied to Abraham Lincoln's old home near Petersburg, Illinois have been very confusing to strangers, but New Salem and Old Salem designate the same place at a different period of time. Probably the proper appellation was used by Wm. E. Barton who called the place Old (new) Salem, but common usage would never accept such a seeming incongruity, ' New Salem was the village that stood about ten years, then disappeared. Later the name Old Salem came to be used naturally and by common consent to designate the site of the old vil lage and vicinity. It has been known by this name for al most ninety years, extending between the two periods - the disappearing and the restoring of the village. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: New Salem Lincoln League Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780260231499 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 38
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Excerpt from Forever This Land!: One Hundred Twenty-First Anniversary Celebration of the Historic Beginning of Abraham Lincoln's Larger Life With His Advent at New Salem Village In a few months he tried and failed in a store partnership; involving him in a debt which took years to liquidate. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Lincoln Financial Foundation Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780265548851 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 62
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Excerpt from Lincoln-Related Sites: New Salem, Illinois, Rutledge Sites; Excerpts From Newspapers and Other Sources It was at the suggestion of Hon. Henry B. Rankin of Springfield that the funds for procuring the monument were furnished by the-descendants of pioneer families who lived in New Salem and vicinity at, or soon after, the time of the historical love romance which terminated by the death of Ann Rutledge and cast a great shadow upon Lincoln's life. The following families are represented: Rankin, ' Greene, Watkins, Spears, Colby, Houghton, Miles, Clary, Rutledge, Kirby, Armstrong, Gum and Bone. The monument is of the best grade of dark Barre granite. The inscription is by Edgar Lee Masters. Oakland is a beautiful cemetery near both. Peters burg and the New Salem Park, which is owned and cared for by the State of Illinois. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Benjamin Platt Thomas
Author: Benjamin Platt Thomas
Author: Old Salem Lincoln League
Author: Fern Nance Pond
Author: Fern Nance Pond
Author: State Of Illinois
Author: Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
Author: Ida L. Bale
Author: LINCOLN STATUE. COMMISSION
Author: New Salem Lincoln League
Author: Lincoln Financial Foundation