Following Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865 (Classic Reprint) PDF Download

Author: Bernhardt Wall
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780483768284
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 430

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Excerpt from Following Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865 His Lincoln series was finished only recently and his great achievement was promptly recognized by Lincoln Memorial University, which has conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. 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.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780483029002
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 50

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Excerpt from Abraham Lincoln: America Lingk'un, A. D., 1809-1865 His service in the Legislature was such as to make him a recognized leader of the whig party, and a proficient lawyer. He was instrumental in having the state capital removed from Vandalia to Springfield, where he settled, 1837. In the Legisla ture, too, he had his first encounter with Stephen A. Douglas, whose political and oratorical Opponent he continued to be from this time until 1860, when Douglas was finally defeated and Lincoln elected to the Presidency. In 1840 Lincoln entered with fervor into the campaign for Harrison, being an elector on the Harrison ticket; and the same year also met and engaged himself to marry Mary, daugh ter of the Hon. Robert S. Todd, who had just come from Lexington, Ky. For some reason connected with this engagement, Lincoln fell into a deep mel ancholy and was in danger of becoming insane. He recovered, however, and married Miss Todd, 1842, November 4. 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: Margaret S. Thompson
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780666592033
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Excerpt from Special Reading List of the Public Library of Cincinnati: Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865 Terry, S. B. Comp. Bibliography: an appraised list of the more general works bearing on the Lincoln Douglas debates. (in Illinois state historical library. Collections. 1908. V.3, p.597-604) 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: Earl Schenck Miers
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780331408454
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 366

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Excerpt from Lincoln Day by Day; A Chronology, 1809-1865, Vol. 1: 1809-1848 Today, a century and a half after his birth, the magic of the man has no geographical boundary. The echo of his thoughts is heard in many lands; his strength of purpose remains vigorously alive wherever people, throwing off the many guises of human oppression, struggle toward the self-deter mination that he described so beautifully upon a hillside at Gettysburg. In life, to those who knew and loved him best, Lincoln often seemed an enigma. His devoted partner, William Herndon, once described him as the most secretive, reticent, shut-mouthed man that ever lived; and his first biographer, Josiah G. Holland, could not disguise a certain irritation with Lincoln as a subject: He rarely showed more than one aspect of himself to one man. He opened himself to men in different directions. When Holland told the story of Lincoln's drawing a New Testament from his breast and avowing that here was the rock on which I stand, Herndon was beside himself with disgust; on the question of Mr. Lincoln's religion, Herndon intended to tell the truth about an infidel - a Deist who sometimes in his fits of melancholy was an atheist. So argued two who knew Lincoln personally; later biographers, examining the record were not so confused. Of the Second Inaugural, Lord Charnwood said: Prob ably no other speech of a modern statesman uses so unreservedly thelanguage of intense religious feeling. And Charnwood believed that he knew why Lincoln attained this distinction: This man had stood alone in the dark. He had done justice; he had loved mercy; he had walked humbly with his God. Where does one turn for the truth about Mr. Lincoln - or, perhaps more realistically, for the approximate truth? To distinguish history from myth, fact from prejudice, or even a genuine document from a forgery would be a task of considerable perplexity were it not for two contributions to historical scholarship for which the present generation must be long remembered. The first of these achievements was the publication in 1953, under the general editorship of Dr. Roy P. Basler, of The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. The happy decision of the Lincoln Sesquicentennial Commission to support the compilation and publication of the present three volumes of this chronology adds the other accomplishment. The two works, following the same texts for Lincoln's writing and speeches and employing the same symbols for identifying manuscript sources, are designed to be used together, yet each makes its own distinct (and, in some respects, unique) contribution to our understanding of the man and his age. 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: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781721849628
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Languages : en
Pages : 30

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The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln by Abraham Lincoln -Collected here are numerous documents written by Abraham Lincoln from 1832 to 1865, over the course of his long career as a lawyer, statesman, and president of the United States. From the man who led the nation through the Civil War and into its Reconstruction, Lincoln's written statements-including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address-are some of the most significant documents in American history. Included with these works are telegrams to politicians and wartime generals as well as personal letters discussing a range of topics, from youth and marriage to depression. This extensive collection is not only an excellent documentary history of America's greatest trial as a nation, but also an opportunity to enjoy the intellect and wit of one of America's greatest orators. As Theodore Roosevelt says in his introductory comments, "Lincoln's deeds and words are not only of consuming interest to the historian, but should be intimately known to every man engaged in the hard practical work of American political life." We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Author: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780483842748
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 78

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The Autobiography of Abraham Lincoln is an inspiring and interesting account of the life and times of American president Abraham Lincoln, 1809 to 1865. It was written in the summer of 1860 as requested by a friend, to coincide with 1860 elections. The book also contains a memorandum written by Lincoln to artist 'Hicks', a letter to friend 'J. W. Fell' and a speech Lincoln gave at Springfield in 1858. The work is short and concise but gives a fascinating insight into the life of the enigmatic President, giving a brief look into his early life and the times before he became president. Although this is not a lengthy autobiography it is an interesting read nonetheless and provides a wealth of knowledge about Lincoln. A great read for someone interested in gaining a quick insight into the life of Abraham Lincoln, short and to the point. 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: Earl Schenck Miers
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780428144500
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 508

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Excerpt from Lincoln Day by Day, Vol. 3: A Chronology, 1809-1865; 1861-1865 Volume III of this series continues and concludes the chart of Abraham Lincoln's daily activities, covering the period January 1, 1861 to April 15, 1865. The present volume is concerned with Mr. Lincoln in the White House, the elected head of a government in crisis. The man seen earlier in the courts and on the political hustings of Illinois is now guiding his nation through a civil war. Generals, cabinet officers, political leaders, and many men of high and low degree are his associates as he gradually wins the victory of arms and, with it, the victory of the human S Int. 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: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781985614147
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Languages : en
Pages : 264

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Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the country's most revered presidents. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the "Westerner" who educated himself and became a self made man, rising from lawyer to leader of the new Republican Party before becoming the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln successfully navigated the Union through the Civil War but didn't live to witness his own accomplishment, becoming the first president assassinated when he was killed at Ford's Theater by John Wilkes Booth. Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the country's most revered presidents. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the "Westerner" who educated himself and became a self made man, rising from lawyer to leader of the new Republican Party before becoming the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln successfully navigated the Union through the Civil War but didn't live to witness his own accomplishment, becoming the first president assassinated when he was killed at Ford's Theater by John Wilkes Booth. As impressive as his presidency was, one of his most lasting legacies was his writing. In addition to masterful writing for everything from orders to his generals and condolences to the aggrieved Mrs. Bixby, his Second Inaugural Address and Gettysburg Address are considered masterpieces that rate among the greatest writings in American history. Perhaps Lincoln's most impressive feat is that he was able to convey so much with so few words; after famous orator Edward Everett spoke for hours at Gettysburg, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address only took a few minutes. In the generation after the Civil War, Lincoln became an American deity and one of the most written about men in history. Understandably, all of his writings and papers were intently scoured and collected, and they've been preserved in seven volumes of Papers and Writings. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Author: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781717591500
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Languages : en
Pages : 312

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Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the country's most revered presidents. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the "Westerner" who educated himself and became a self made man, rising from lawyer to leader of the new Republican Party before becoming the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln successfully navigated the Union through the Civil War but didn't live to witness his own accomplishment, becoming the first president assassinated when he was killed at Ford's Theater by John Wilkes Booth. As impressive as his presidency was, one of his most lasting legacies was his writing. In addition to masterful writing for everything from orders to his generals and condolences to the aggrieved Mrs. Bixby, his Second Inaugural Address and Gettysburg Address are considered masterpieces that rate among the greatest writings in American history. Perhaps Lincoln's most impressive feat is that he was able to convey so much with so few words; after famous orator Edward Everett spoke for hours at Gettysburg, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address only took a few minutes. In the generation after the Civil War, Lincoln became an American deity and one of the most written about men in history. Understandably, all of his writings and papers were intently scoured and collected, and they've been preserved in seven volumes of Papers and Writings. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Author: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781725553972
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Languages : en
Pages : 228

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Speeches and Letters of Abraham Lincoln, 1832-1865: Large Print By Abraham Lincoln INTRODUCTION No man since Washington has become to Americans so familiar or so beloved a figure as Abraham Lincoln. He is to them the representative and typical American, the man who best embodies the political ideals of the nation. He is typical in the fact that he sprang from the masses of the people, that he remained through his whole career a man of the people, that his chief desire was to be in accord with the beliefs and wishes of the people, that he never failed to trust in the people and to rely on their support. Every native American knows his life and his speeches. His anecdotes and witticisms have passed into the thought and the conversation of the whole nation as those of no other statesman have done. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.