The Soul of Ann Rutledge

The Soul of Ann Rutledge: Abraham Lincoln's Romance by Bernie Babcock is a historical novel that explores the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge. The book is set in the early 1800s in New Salem, Illinois, where Lincoln and Rutledge lived. The story follows Lincoln's courtship of Rutledge and their deepening love for each other, despite the challenges they faced.The novel is based on historical records and accounts of Lincoln's life, as well as folklore and legends surrounding his relationship with Rutledge. The author weaves together these different sources to create a compelling and emotional story that captures the spirit of the time and the people who lived in it.The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different stage of Lincoln and Rutledge's relationship. The first part introduces the characters and sets the stage for their romance. The second part explores their growing love for each other and the obstacles they faced, including Rutledge's untimely death. The third part delves into Lincoln's grief and the impact that Rutledge had on his life and presidency.Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, culture, and customs of the time, painting a rich and detailed picture of life in early America. The characters are well-developed and complex, with their own hopes, fears, and motivations.Overall, The Soul of Ann Rutledge: Abraham Lincoln's Romance is a moving and thought-provoking novel that offers a new perspective on one of America's most beloved presidents and his enduring love for a woman who captured his heart.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.