Bøger af Josiah Gilbert Holland

Soon after the assassination of President Lincoln in April 1865, the author traveled to Illinois to talk with people who had known Abraham Lincoln 'back when'. This title helps to understand the sixteenth president and the making of his public image.

The Life of Abraham Lincoln (1866) is a biography of the 16th President of the United States, written by Josiah Gilbert Holland. The book provides a detailed account of Lincoln's life, from his humble beginnings in a log cabin in Kentucky, to his rise to the presidency during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Holland's biography covers Lincoln's childhood, his early career as a lawyer and politician, his presidency, and his tragic assassination in 1865.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Lincoln's life. Holland provides a vivid and engaging narrative, drawing on a variety of sources to paint a rich portrait of Lincoln's character, values, and accomplishments. The biography also includes numerous anecdotes and personal recollections from people who knew Lincoln, giving readers a sense of the man behind the legend.Throughout the book, Holland emphasizes Lincoln's remarkable leadership qualities, including his honesty, integrity, and compassion. He also explores Lincoln's complex relationship with slavery and the Civil War, providing a nuanced and insightful analysis of this pivotal period in American history.Overall, The Life of Abraham Lincoln is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most iconic and beloved presidents. It offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of 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.