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Abraham Lincoln: a History — Volume 01
by John G. (John George) Nicolay, John Hay
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37 totalABRAHAM LINCOLN: A HISTORY BY JOHN G. NICOLAY AND JOHN HAY - VOLUME ONE - TO THE HONORABLE ROBERT TODD LINCOLN - THIS WORK IS DEDICATED IN TOKEN OF A LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIP AND ESTEEM - AUTHORS' PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS - VOL. I
LAND WARRANT, ISSUED TO ABRAHAM LINKHORN (LINCOLN) - FAC-SIMILE FROM THE FIELD-BOOK OF DANIEL BOONE - SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE FOR ABRAHAM LINKHORN (LINCOLN) - HOUSE IN WHICH THOMAS LINCOLN AND NANCY HANKS WERE MARRIED - FAC-SIMILE OF THE MARRIAGE BOND OF THOMAS LINCOLN - CERTIFICATE, OR MARRIAGE LIST, CONTAINING THE NAMES OF THOMAS LINCOLN AND NANCY HANKS
CABIN ON GOOSE-NEST PRAIRIE, ILL., IN WHICH THOMAS LINCOLN LIVED AND DIED - MODEL OF LINCOLN'S INVENTION FOR BUOYING VESSELS - FAC-SIMILE OF DRAWINGS IN THE PATENT OFFICE - LEAF FROM ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S EXERCISE BOOK - SOLDIER'S DISCHARGE FROM THE BLACK HAWK WAR, SIGNED BY A. LINCOLN, CAPTAIN
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS, SADDLE BAG, ETC - PLAN OF ROADS SURVEYED BY A. LINCOLN AND OTHERS - FAC-SIMILE OF LINCOLN'S REPORT OF THE ROAD SURVEY
LINCOLN AND STUART'S LAW-OFFICE, SPRINGFIELD
FAC-SIMILE OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
HOUSE IN WHICH ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS MARRIED
MAP SHOWING LOCALITIES CONNECTED WITH EARLY EVENTS IN THE LINCOLN FAMILY - MAP OF NEW SALEM, ILL., AND VICINITY - MAP OF THE BOUNDARIES OF TEXAS - HISTORICAL MAP OF THE UNITED STATES IN 1854 - ABRAHAM LINCOLN - CHAPTER I - LINEAGE
"MINOR LINCOLN,
Description
This volume offers a thoughtful portrait of a man whose name still echoes through American history. Drawing on contemporary testimonies and decades of careful research, the authors place Lincoln firmly within the turbulent era that shaped his character and ambitions. Their narrative balances personal details with the broader political currents, giving listeners a clear sense of the challenges he faced as a young lawyer, legislator, and emerging national figure.
The early chapters trace Lincoln’s rise from humble frontier roots to the national stage, highlighting his steadfast commitment to justice and his skillful navigation of a divided nation. Listeners will discover how his modest demeanor and keen intellect helped him address the pressing issues of his time, setting the tone for the profound decisions that lay ahead. By illuminating the context of his leadership, the book provides both a historical lesson and an inspiring example of integrity for today’s audience.
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en
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~12 hours (735K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the authors
John G. (John George) Nicolay
1832–1901
Best known as Abraham Lincoln’s private secretary, this German-born American writer helped shape how generations would remember the 16th president. He later turned firsthand experience into influential historical writing with his close collaborator John Hay.
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John Hay
1838–1905
A close aide to Abraham Lincoln who later became one of America’s most influential diplomats, he moved from the Civil War White House to the center of U.S. foreign policy. He was also a writer and poet, giving his public career an unusually literary side.
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