
THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY HENRY KETCHAM - TO MY TWO OLDER BROTHERS, JOHN LEWIS KETCHAM, AND WILLIAM ALEXANDER KETCHAM, WHO UNDER ABRAHAM LINCOLN AS COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF LOYALLY SERVED THEIR COUNTRY IN THE WAR FOR THE PERPETUATION OF THE UNION AND THE DESTRUCTION OP SLAVERY, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED. - PREFACE.
CHAPTER I. - THE WILD WEST.
CHAPTER II. - THE LINCOLN FAMILY.
CHAPTER III. - EARLY YEARS.
CHAPTER IV. - IN INDIANA.
CHAPTER V. - SECOND JOURNEY TO NEW ORLEANS.
CHAPTER VI. - DESULTORY EMPLOYMENTS.
CHAPTER VII. - ENTERING POLITICS.
CHAPTER VIII. - ENTERING THE LAW.
CHAPTER IX. - ON THE CIRCUIT.
This biography offers a vivid portrait of Abraham Lincoln that goes beyond dates and battles, inviting listeners to meet the man behind the legend. Drawing on the detailed records of his secretaries and the insightful work of contemporary scholars, the author concentrates on moments that reveal Lincoln’s character, especially his formative years on the frontier. By weaving personal anecdotes with thoughtful analysis, the narrative brings the young, self‑educated woodsman to life for today’s audience.
Designed with students and curious readers in mind, the book balances scholarly rigor with an accessible, conversational tone. It emphasizes how early hardships and the rugged environment shaped Lincoln’s empathy, resolve, and sense of justice. Listeners will finish with a clearer sense of who Lincoln was, feeling as if they have shared a conversation with the man himself.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (493K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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