Abraham Lincoln

By Joseph Hodges Choate and Choate Joseph Hodges

Book Overview

Abraham Lincoln by Joseph H. Choate is a biography of the 16th President of the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Lincoln's life, from his humble beginnings in a log cabin in Kentucky to his rise to the presidency during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. The author explores Lincoln's early years as a self-educated lawyer and his political career, including his election to the Illinois state legislature and his service in the U.S. House of Representatives. The book also delves into Lincoln's presidency, including his efforts to preserve the Union during the Civil War and his role in the abolition of slavery. Choate examines Lincoln's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Todd and the tragic loss of his son, Willie. The book provides a comprehensive look at one of America's most revered leaders and offers insight into the man behind the myth.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: 1163702501
• ISBN13: 9781163702505
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"