The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln by Wayne Whipple
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"The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln" by Wayne Whipple is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book chronicles the early life of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his upbringing, family background, and formative experiences that shaped his character and values. Intended for a younger audience, it aims to illustrate the humble beginnings of one of America's most revered presidents. At the start of the narrative, the author offers an
introduction that sets the tone for Lincoln’s remarkable journey from a log cabin to the presidency. The beginning details the life of Lincoln's forefathers, providing a glimpse into his family’s pioneering roots, challenges with Native Americans, and his father’s struggles to support his family. The passages weave anecdotes highlighting the values of hard work and perseverance in Lincoln's childhood, alongside tales of tragedy and joy within his family circle. These early experiences are essential to understanding the compassionate and resilient leader he would later become. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Whipple, Wayne, 1856-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Childhood and youth |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22925 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6596 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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