Some 275 such documents are collected and placed in their historical context. Abraham and mary todd lincoln had four sons, three of whom died before the age of 20. To my two older brothers, john lewis ketcham, and william alexander ketcham, who under abraham lincoln as commanderinchief loyally served their country in the war for the perpetuation of the union and the destruction of slavery, this book is affectionately dedicated. He acquired only enough literacy to sign his name but gained modest prosperity as a carpenter and farmer on. See all books authored by abraham lincoln, including speeches and writings 18591865, and speeches and writings 18321858, and more on. February 12, 1809 abraham lincoln is born in a oneroom log cabin at sinking spring farm near hodgenville, kentucky. Willie lincoln died in the white house in 1862, after becoming ill, probably from unhealthy drinking water. Abraham lincoln was born february 12, 1809 and died april 15, 1865. Interviews gabor boritt michael burlingame don davenport allen guelzo discussion allen guelzo.
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To andrew johnson, to whom providence has assigned the completion of abraham lincoln s labors, i dedicate this record of abraham lincoln s life. His first such offering, the inner world of abraham lincoln, revealed aspects of lincolns life never before known or exposed. Sherman 5 licoln and the matson slave case 6 the outbreak of rebellion 7 abraham lincoln. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. The life and writings of abraham lincoln abraham lincoln. Americans reverence for lincoln began with his tragic death by assassination in 1865, at the end of a brutal civil war in which 623,000 men died. Burlingame has written and edited numerous books on lincoln and his associates. This may be met by a counter question, will there ever be a time in the near future when there will not be another life of lincoln. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Historic photos of abraham lincoln on the anniversary of. Abraham lincoln books list of books by author abraham.
Isbn 9781442902848 9781442902848 softcover, readhowyouwant, 2008 the works of abraham lincoln. Abraham lincoln, byname honest abe, the railsplitter, or the great emancipator, born february 12, 1809, near hodgenville, kentucky, u. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the. Apparently he was fond of her, and certainly he grieved with the entire community at her untimely death, in 1835, at the age of 22. Abraham lincoln by james russell lowell free ebook. Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was the sixteenth president of the united states, serving from march 4, 1861 until his death on april 15, 1865.
Looking back at abraham lincolns 2nd inaugural address here. Immortal words the tragic genius of abraham lincolns second. During his time in office, the nation fought the civil war, which claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. Buy the life and works of abraham lincoln by abraham 1809 1865 hay lincoln creator online at alibris. In 1858, he decided to challenge stephen douglas for his seat in the u. Lincoln centenary association collection lincolncollection. The life of abraham lincoln, from his birth to his inauguration as president free ebook project gutenberg. Lincoln helped ended slavery in the nation and helped keep the american union from splitting apart during the war.
Lincoln led the nation through its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis in the american civil war. Douglas in the celebrated campaign of 1858 in illinois, including the preceding speeches of each at chicago, springfield, etc. Life public services abraham lincoln, first edition abebooks. Lincoln, abraham, 18091865, lincoln, abraham, 18091865, lincoln, abraham, 18091865, lincoln, abraham, 18091865 publisher new york. Afterward, stories were told of a grand romance between lincoln and rutledge, but these stories are not supported by sound. These books are true library quality, with ultrahigh quality paper from germany and bindings from the netherlands, and truly represent the finest book quality. Sep 26, 2008 long considered a classic, benjamin p. Victory and defeat from the appalachians to the mississippi by earl j. Abraham lincoln lincoln, abraham, 18091865 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article.
A legacy of freedom 8 he year 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of abraham lincoln, the u. The sharpest glance at this topic comes from foners prodding of lincolns attitude towards race. Abraham lincoln and american slaveryby eric foner next on the agenda. Since this is the first time tocwoc is doing a lincoln top 10, there are no previous month numbers to draw on.
Meticulously chronicles president lincolns march 1865 inauguration in this kaleidoscopic history. A life is michael burlingames 2008 twovolume biography of our sixteenth president. A modernday abolitionist investigates the possible connection between joseph smith, the book of mormon, and abraham lincoln by timothy ballard 4. See all books authored by abraham lincoln, including speeches and writings 1859 1865, and speeches and writings 18321858, and more on. Find the life of abraham lincoln by holland, j g at biblio. Abraham lincoln abraham lincoln biography poem hunter. Feb 12, 2016 abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, held the office from march 1861 until april 1865. The life of abraham lincoln preface by henry ketcham. The life and times of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president. The suppressed truth about the assassination of abraham lincoln 1922 3. He was born january 6, 1778, and died january 17, 1851. Abraham lincoln s immortal words and mathew bradys famous photographs by abraham lincoln the civil war day by day.
Abraham lincoln was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states 18611865. Abraham lincoln, the greatest of all american presidents, left us a vast legacy of writings, some of which are among the most famous in our history. Six months at the white house 1867 4 personal recollections of president abraham lincoln, general ulysses s. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Oct 08, 2012 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Together with the life and the introduction, lincoln in his writings, by noted historian allan nevins, they give a full and vivid picture of abraham lincoln. Abraham lincoln shortly after abraham lincoln s death, several biographical sketches or life of lincoln s were published. A short biography of abraham lincoln by gordon leidner of great american history. He was a carpenter, farmer and manual laborer of meager means. Political debates between abraham lincoln and stephen a. So many books have been written about him, its time to list the best. A life continues this tradition with an avalanche of previously unknown information. Including his speeches, messages, inaugurals, proclamations, etc.
A brief biography of abraham lincoln 620 words bartleby. April 29, 1864 annotated on top right hand corner with the number 42 june 19, 1864 annotated on top right hand corner with the number 78 june 24, 1864 annotated on top right hand corner with the number 80. The sixteenth president of the united states and president during the civil war 18611865, abraham lincoln will forever be remembered by his inspirational rise to fame, his efforts to rid the country of slavery, and his ability to hold together a divided nation. Abraham lincoln was not opposed to slavery until he became president. The life and public services of abraham lincoln 1865 for. Magnificent, original 1865 classic lincoln biography early childhood and political career in illinois exceptional analysis of the civil war presidency and the man who rose to the occasion with a patriotic summary of his life and tragic death beautifully written in 1865 by a political contemporary, this is one of the greatest and most sensitive works of nineteenthcentury american biographic.
List of books and articles about abraham lincoln online. Abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809 in kentucky, united states of america and died on april 15, 1865. Februar 1809 bei hodgenville, hardin county, heute. Edward achorns new book is titled every drop of blood. John wilkes booth assassinated president lincoln on april 14, 1865, at fords theatre. Abraham lincoln biography abraham lincoln was born in the vicinity of the city of hodgenville, the state of kentucky, on february 12, 1809, and died in washington d. Abraham lincoln 18091865biography familypedia fandom. Learning about honesty through the life of abraham lincoln character building book by mosher, kiki and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But on the day it was delivered, march 4, 1865, with the union on the. In 1858, abraham lincoln defeated stephen douglas in the u. D7me the ngc universal id is a four digit alphanumeric that groups coins based on a unique combination of date, mintmark, denomination and striking process ms, pf, or sp. The life and times of abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. Heshe was born on february 12, 1809, in hodgenville, hardin county state of kentucky, and died on april 15, 1865, in washington district of columbia, victim of a shot in the neck, shot by the actor and fan. Lincoln was a marvelous writerfrom the humblest letter to his great speeches, including his inaugural addresses, the emancipation proclamation, and the gettysburg address.
Life services abraham lincoln, first edition abebooks. Places associated with lincoln prepresidential political career presidential years reference works speeches and writings. Abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united states, serving from march 1861 until his assassination in april 1865. He was the sixteenth president of the united states of america serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Apr, 2009 in cases where a book is about lincoln and others, such as doris kearns goodwins team of rivals, it was left on the civil war list. Lincoln, abraham, 1809 1865 sumner, charles 18111874. The tragic genius of abraham lincolns second inaugural. Edward achorns rich history brings the inauguration of 1865 to life. Illustrated description of the national lincoln monument by john carroll poweradvance sheets from the book now in press, to be issued nov. Publication date 1903 topics lincoln, abraham, 18091865, slavery, slaves, african americans publisher. Thomas lincoln had come to kentucky from virginia with his father abraham in 1782.
February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states 1861 1865. A timeline about the life and career of abraham lincoln. His mentor was renowned lincoln scholar david herbert donald who taught a civil war course burlingame took as a freshman at princeton. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people of other lands. Great book on abraham lincoln for different perspectives you may also want to read the following classic books on lincoln. He was a renowned lawyer, politician and the sixteenth president of the united states. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of abraham lincoln and what it means. One of lincolns greatest accomplishments was the abolition of slavery in 1864. The question will naturally be raised, why should there be another life of lincoln.
A biography takes an incisive look at one of american historys greatest figures. The granddaddy of all the recent books on lincoln is michael burlingames abraham lincoln. Abraham lincoln defeated george mcclellan in the 1864 presidential election. Best books about abraham lincoln its the lincoln birth bicentennial. Abraham lincoln 18091865 wikitree free family tree. Abraham lincoln grew up in a log cabin in rural kentucky and went on to become the 16th president of the united states. Filled with questions and activities throughout the text, this workbook is sixteen pages in length and is designed for use by. The life and works of abraham lincoln by abraham 18091865.
Burlingame is the author or editor of over a dozen books on abraham lincoln. The lincolns had four sons, only one of whom, robert todd lincoln, lived to adulthood. Abraham lincoln became the united states 16th president in 1861, issuing the. Abraham lincoln 1809 1865 abraham lincoln was born in a log cabin in hardin county, kentucky, on february 12th, 1809. On the evening of april 14, 1865, president abraham lincoln and his wife went to see a performance of our american cousin at fords theatre in. Abraham lincoln brief profile covers general facts such as family, education, work experience, political affiliations. A novel is a historical novel, part of the narratives of empire series by gore vidal set during the american civil war, the novel describes the presidency of abraham lincoln through the eyes of several historical figures, including presidential secretary john hay, first lady mary todd lincoln, secretary of state william h. February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states 18611865.
Department of state, bureau of international information programs, 2008, ed. Throughout his life, abraham showed an excessive amount of influence on not only the u. Series information with straightforward language and illustrations on nearly every page, the who was series invites kids to explore history by learning. Overall, this is a very good book for a new fan of lincoln, but it is a great book for someone seeking an entertaining and informative narrative about his team of advisers. Abraham lincoln, his life, public services, death, and great funeral cortege. The son of thomas lincoln, a frontiersman whose own father had been killed by native americans, the years leading up to abraham s adulthood were marred by poverty. Lincoln, abraham 12 february 180915 april 1865, sixteenth president of the united states, was born in hardin county, kentucky, the son of thomas lincoln and nancy hanks, farmers. The life and writings of abraham lincoln modern library hardcover march 23, 1999. He is the second child born to thomas lincoln and nancy hanks lincolndaughter sarah. Lincoln, abraham, 1809 1865, lincoln, abraham, 1809 1865, lincoln, abraham, 1809 1865 publisher new york. Six of the top recent books on abraham lincoln american.
It is a story i tell in my new book, your friend forever, a. This biography looks at the life of abraham lincoln, a farm boy who grew up to become the sixteenth president of the united states and the man responsible for leading the country through the civil war. Great a short biography of abraham lincoln from great. While residing in new salem, lincoln became acquainted with ann rutledge. Future lincoln books cannot be written without it, and from no other book can a general reader learn so much about abraham lincoln. The books below are in the abraham lincoln top 10 as of april 3, 2009. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809april 15, 1865 was the 16th president of the united states, serving from 1861 to 1865. Camille baquet, history of the first brigade, new jersey volunteers from 1861 to 1865.
Originally published in 1952 to wide acclaim, this eloquent account rises above previously romanticized depictions of the sixteenth president to reveal the real lincoln. This precivil war book covers speeches of lincoln, his early life, congressional activities, lincoln s views and remarks on slavery, douglas s rebellion against lincoln s views lincoln douglas debate, and resolutions on the mexican war. Ive read all these books about how lincoln was hated, but i was still. On good friday, april 14, 1865, lincoln was assassinated at fords theatre in. Lincoln, abraham, 18091865, contrib abraham lincoln 18091865, 16th president of the united states of america, by united states information agency multiple editions. Learn all about the sixteenth president of the united states, who led the union to victory in the civil war. The life of abraham lincoln began on february 12, 1809, at sinking springs farm in hodgenville, ky, inside a log cabin.
Raised by poor parents, he received less than a year of formal education by the time he reached the age of 21. Abraham lincoln biography life, family, children, name. Seward, secretary of the treasury salmon chase, his daughter. Abraham lincoln 18091865 stories of american history. Lincoln was born in hodgenville, kentucky on feb 12, 1809. As an outspoken opponent of the expansion of slavery, he won the republican party. Books of and about lincoln s speeches and writings.
He successfully led his country through a great constitutional, military and moral crisis the american civil war preserving the union, while ending slavery, and promoting economic and financial modernization. Abraham lincoln lincoln, abraham, 18091865 the online. Largely self educated, lincoln served as a militia captain from illinois in the black hawk war and became a lawyer, illinois state legislator, and a member of the. Abraham lincoln biography workbook student handouts. Lincoln, abraham 18091865, sixteenth president of the. We collect and match historical records that ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. Abraham lincoln and american slavery was published in 2010 and received the 2011 pulitzer prize for history. Abraham lincoln new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio.
He preserved the union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the. On march 4, 1865, president abraham lincoln stood at the u. Abraham lincoln 1809 1865 16th president of the united states. Lawyer and american politician, sixteenth president of the united states of america 18611865. Jan 17, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Tad lincoln lived in the white house with his parents and returned to illinois after his fathers death. The world responds to abraham lincoln s gettysburg address. Collecting abraham lincoln the new antiquarian the. Abraham lincoln a rare first edition of abraham lincoln and service of vice president hannibal hamlin.