The Story Life of Abraham Lincoln

The Story Life of Abraham Lincoln: A Biography Composed of Five Hundred True Stories Told by Abraham Lincoln and His Friends by Wayne Whipple is a comprehensive biography of the 16th President of the United States. The book is unique in that it is composed of true stories about Lincoln, as told by the man himself and his closest friends. The book begins with Lincoln's early life, including his childhood in Kentucky and Indiana, and his move to Illinois as a young man. It then covers his early political career, including his time in the Illinois state legislature and his election to Congress. The book also delves into Lincoln's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Todd and the loss of two of their children. It explores Lincoln's views on slavery and his role in the Civil War, including his famous Emancipation Proclamation. Throughout the book, Whipple includes anecdotes and stories from Lincoln's friends and acquaintances, giving readers a unique perspective on the man behind the legend. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, adding to the reader's understanding of Lincoln's life and times. Overall, The Story Life of Abraham Lincoln: A Biography Composed of Five Hundred True Stories Told by Abraham Lincoln and His Friends is a fascinating and insightful look at one of America's most beloved presidents.1908. A biography composed of five hundred true stories told by Abraham Lincoln and his friends selected from all authentic sources, and fitted together in order, forming his complete life history. Illustrated with 150 engravings from photographs, paintings, drawings and manuscripts, some of which have not before been published. From 100 authoritative sources has been selected the best-told story of every event in Lincoln's life, arranged in proper order and forming his complete connected biography. Endorsed by Lincoln students, Senators, Governors and prominent men of every kind. 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.