Abraham Lincoln: A Champion of Freedom

By H L Withers

Book Overview

Abraham Lincoln: A Champion of Freedom is a biography written by Henry Withers. The book details the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Withers begins by exploring Lincoln's humble beginnings in rural Kentucky, his education, and his early career as a lawyer and politician. The book then delves into Lincoln's presidency, including his leadership during the Civil War, his Emancipation Proclamation, and his efforts to reunite the country after the war. Withers also examines Lincoln's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Todd Lincoln and his relationship with his children. Throughout the book, Withers highlights Lincoln's commitment to freedom and equality for all people, and his enduring impact on American history. The book is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.The story of Abraham Lincoln is one of the romances of the 19th century, and a sufficient period has elapsed to enable us to appreciate how remarkable was the influence he exerted at a time of great crisis in the history of the American people. This biographical sketch of Abraham Lincoln is an attempt to show, within the limits of a few pages, how he established for himself a place in the world's gallery of those who stood nobly for freedom. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076616196X
• ISBN13: 9780766161962
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 11.0"