Lincoln

""Lincoln: An Account of His Personal Life"" by Nathaniel Wright Stephenson is a biography of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The book provides a detailed account of Lincoln's personal life, including his childhood, his marriage to Mary Todd, his struggles with depression, and his political career. Stephenson delves into Lincoln's early years, describing his upbringing in a log cabin in Kentucky and his move to Indiana and Illinois. The author also explores Lincoln's relationship with his wife, Mary Todd, and the challenges they faced as a couple. The book also covers Lincoln's political career, including his time as a lawyer and his election as President in 1860. Stephenson examines Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War, including his decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation and his efforts to preserve the Union. Throughout the book, Stephenson provides insights into Lincoln's character and personality, drawing on letters, diaries, and other historical documents. The author also places Lincoln's life in the context of the times in which he lived, providing a rich and detailed portrait of one of America's most famous and beloved Presidents. Overall, ""Lincoln: An Account of His Personal Life"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a detailed look at the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.1922. An Account of His Personal Life Especially of Its Springs of Action as Revealed and Deepened by the Ordeal of War. Contents: The Child of the Forest; The Mysterious Youth; A Village Leader; Revelations; Prosperity; Unsatisfying Recognition; The Second Start; A Return to Politics; The Literary Statesman; The Dark Horse; Secession; The Crisis; Eclipse; The Strange New Man; President and Premier; On to Richmond!; Defining the Issue; The Jacobin Club; The Jacobins Become Inquisitors; Is Congress the President's Master? The Struggle to Control the Army; Lincoln Emerges; The Mystical Statesman; Gambling in Generals; A War Behind the Scenes; The Dictator, the Marplot, and the Little Men; The Tribune of the People; Apparent Ascendancy; Catastrophe; The President versus the Vindictives; A Menacing Pause; The August Conspiracy; The Rally to the President; Father Abraham; The Master of the Moment; Preparing a Different War; and Fate Interposes. 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.