The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln

By Wayne Whipple

Book Overview

The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln by Wayne Whipple is a biography about the early life and formative years of one of America's most beloved presidents. The book follows Lincoln's life from his humble beginnings in a log cabin in Kentucky to his eventual rise to the presidency. Whipple delves into Lincoln's childhood, exploring how his experiences and upbringing shaped his character and values. Readers will learn about his love of books and his insatiable thirst for knowledge, which led him to become a self-taught lawyer and politician. The book also covers Lincoln's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and wife, Mary Todd. Whipple examines the tragedies that befell Lincoln, including the deaths of his mother and two of his children, and how these events impacted his life and presidency. Throughout the book, Whipple emphasizes Lincoln's unwavering commitment to justice and equality, as well as his deep compassion for others. The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln is a compelling and inspiring read that sheds light on the life of one of America's greatest leaders.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: 1417923024
• ISBN13: 9781417923021
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"