The Soul of Ann Rutledge

The Soul of Ann Rutledge: Abraham Lincoln's Romance is a book written by Bernie Babcock that explores the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and his first love, Ann Rutledge. The book delves into Lincoln's early life in New Salem, Illinois, where he met Ann and fell deeply in love with her. The author examines the historical evidence surrounding their relationship and presents a compelling argument that Lincoln was truly in love with Ann and deeply affected by her untimely death. Babcock also explores the impact of Ann's death on Lincoln's later life and presidency, arguing that it shaped his views on death and grief and contributed to his leadership during the Civil War. The Soul of Ann Rutledge is a fascinating look at one of the most intriguing relationships in American history, and a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.1919. With a frontispiece by Gayle Hoskins. Babcock primarily wrote historical fiction. In this story both the love and the faith of one of earth's noblest souls is simply and intimately told. The story begins: Ann! Ann! Ann Rutledge! Hallo! Hallo! The cheerful voice belonged to a rosy-cheeked girl who shouted in front of Rutledge Inn, one of the straggling group of log houses that made the village of New Salem, Illinois, in 1831. Pausing in front of the Inn, the animated girl repeated her call lustily as she watched for the door to open.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.