The story of Abraham Lincoln by Mary Agnes Hamilton
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"The Story of Abraham Lincoln" by Mary Agnes Hamilton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to explore the early life, character, and significant contributions of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered leaders in American history. Readers can expect an insightful narrative that delves into the complexities of Lincoln's upbringing, the societal issues he faced, and his eventual rise to the presidency during a tumultuous
period in the United States. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces readers to Lincoln's boyhood, detailing his family's humble beginnings and the hardships they faced as settlers in the early American frontier. The vantage point depicts the influence of Lincoln's mother and father and their struggles for survival, alongside vivid personal anecdotes that foreshadow his values of honesty and compassion. Lincoln's early experiences, including lessons from his father's storytelling and his early exposure to the concept of justice and fairness, set the framework for his future ideals and leadership during the era of slavery and civil strife in America. This opening establishes a foundation for a deeper exploration of Lincoln's character and the events that shaped him into a national figure during the years leading up to the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hamilton, Mary Agnes, 1884-1966 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Lang, John, 1849-1917 |
| Illustrator | Dadd, Stephen T., 1858-1917 |
| Title | The story of Abraham Lincoln |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: T. C. & E. C. Jack,1906,pubdate 1924. |
| Series Title | The children's heroes series |
| Credits | D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68423 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68423-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 549 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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