Lincoln And Herndon

By Joseph Fort Newton

Book Overview

""Lincoln and Herndon"" is a biography written by Joseph Fort Newton about the professional and personal relationship between Abraham Lincoln and his law partner, William Herndon. The book delves into the history of the two men's partnership, which lasted from 1844 until Lincoln's assassination in 1865. Newton explores how the two men complemented each other, with Lincoln's legal expertise and Herndon's research and writing skills. The book also examines their political views, including Lincoln's opposition to slavery and Herndon's commitment to abolitionism. The author also provides an in-depth analysis of the cultural and social context of the time, including the impact of the Civil War and the political climate of the mid-19th century. Overall, ""Lincoln and Herndon"" offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of two of America's most iconic figures.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: 141795499X
• ISBN13: 9781417954995
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"