The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln

By Wayne Whipple

Book Overview

""The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln"" by Wayne Whipple is a biographical account of the early life of one of America's most beloved presidents. The book follows Lincoln from his humble beginnings in a log cabin in Kentucky, through his family's move to Indiana, and his eventual arrival in Illinois. Along the way, readers learn about the hardships Lincoln faced, including the death of his mother and sister, his father's remarriage, and his own struggles with poverty and education. Despite these challenges, Lincoln's determination and work ethic shine through, as he learns to read and write, takes on odd jobs to support his family, and eventually becomes a successful lawyer and politician. Throughout the book, Whipple emphasizes Lincoln's strong moral character and his commitment to justice and equality. The book is written in a straightforward, accessible style, making it an excellent choice for young readers interested in learning more about this iconic figure in American history.1915. Illustrated. Contents: Abraham Lincoln's Forefathers; Abraham Lincoln's Father and Mother; The Boy Lincoln's Best Teacher; Learning to Work; Losing His Mother; School Days Now and Then; Abe and the Neighbors; Moving to Illinois; Starting Out for Himself; Clerking and Working; Politics, War, Storekeeping, and Studying Law; Buying and Keeping a Store; The Young Legislator in Love; Moving to Springfield; Lincoln and Herndon; His Kindness of Heart; What Made the Difference Between Abraham Lincoln and His Stepbrother; How Emancipation Came to Pass; The Glory of Gettysburg; No End of a Boy; and Lieutenant Tad Lincoln, Patriot. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162643390
• ISBN13: 9781162643397
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"