Life on the Circuit with Lincoln: With Sketches of Generals Grant, Sherman and McClellan, Judge Davis, Leonard Swett and Other Contemporaries

By Henry Clay Whitney

Book Overview

Life On The Circuit With Lincoln is a book written by Henry C. Whitney that provides a firsthand account of the life and times of Abraham Lincoln during his years as a lawyer on the circuit. The book includes sketches of other prominent figures of the time, including Generals Grant, Sherman, and McClellan, Judge Davis, Leonard Swett, and other contemporaries. Whitney's recollections offer a unique perspective on Lincoln's personality, humor, and legal abilities, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of the era. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social climate of the mid-nineteenth century and sheds light on the personal and professional life of one of America's most iconic presidents.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: 1432542931
• ISBN13: 9781432542931
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 728 Pages
• Weight: 2.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"