Personal Recollections Of Abraham Lincoln

By Henry B. Rankin

Book Overview

""Personal Recollections of Abraham Lincoln"" is a memoir written by Henry B. Rankin, a personal friend and acquaintance of the 16th President of the United States. The book is a collection of anecdotes and stories about Lincoln's life, character, and presidency, as told by Rankin and other individuals who knew him. The memoir provides an intimate glimpse into Lincoln's personal life, his sense of humor, his leadership style, and his political beliefs. Rankin covers topics such as Lincoln's childhood, his early career as a lawyer and politician, his debates with Stephen A. Douglas, his presidency during the Civil War, and his assassination. The book is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important figures in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1163797499
• ISBN13: 9781163797495
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"