Personal Recollections Of Abraham Lincoln And The Civil War

By James R. Gilmore

Book Overview

Personal Recollections of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War is a book written by James R. Gilmore, which offers a unique perspective on one of the most important periods in American history. The book is a collection of personal recollections and anecdotes, which Gilmore gathered from his own experiences during the Civil War and his interactions with President Abraham Lincoln.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is focused on Gilmore's experiences during the Civil War, as he served as a correspondent for several newspapers. He provides a detailed account of his travels with the Union Army, his experiences on the front lines, and his interactions with soldiers and officers.The second part of the book is focused on Gilmore's interactions with President Lincoln. He provides a unique insight into Lincoln's personality and leadership style, as well as his thoughts on some of the most important events of the Civil War.Throughout the book, Gilmore offers a personal and engaging account of one of the most important periods in American history. His unique perspective and insights make this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Civil War or the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.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: 143044813X
• ISBN13: 9781430448136
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Entertaining and fast-paced

The author, a sometimes writer for Horace Greeley's New York Tribune, describes his efforts to help the Union cause during the Civil War. As the title suggests, there is more Gilmore than Lincoln in the book, but Lincoln frequently appears, and Gilmore's own activities, such as defending the Tribune building during the draft riots or eliciting Jefferson Davis' conditions for peace on Lincoln's behalf, are well and entertainingly told. Gilmore's style is that of today's journalists, easy to read and without wasted words.