The Life of Abraham Lincoln: From His Birth to His Inauguration as PresidentU of Nebraska Press, 1999 M01 1 - 547 páginas Ward H. Lamon?s biography, which first appeared in 1872, presented a rustic portrait of the young Lincoln as he would be depicted in numerous books and later in movies: "He wore flax and tow linen pantaloons?I thought about five inches too short in the legs?and frequently he had but one suspender, no vest or coat." Straightforward in tone, the book was the first challenge to the filiopietistic school of Abraham Lincoln biography. ø One of Lincoln?s few close friends, Lamon based his book on materials gathered by Lincoln?s law partner William Herndon. Lamon?s was the first Lincoln biography to be based on this indispensable collection. Joining forces with a politically well-connected ghost writer, Chauncey F. Black, Lamon produced a book controversial for its treatment of Lincoln?s paternity, his courtships and marriage, and its assertion of Lincoln?s lack of Christian faith. The Life of Abraham Lincoln from His Birth to His Inauguration as President was initially rejected by reviewers and the reading public as too invasive of Lincoln?s privacy. Today?s readers can relish the vivid account of Lincoln?s boyhood, his young manhood, and his years in the Illinois legislature. Full accounts of Lincoln?s relationships with Ann Rutledge, Mary Owens, and Mary Todd are equally valuable. |
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... court . - Abe expects to be President . - Going to mill . - Kicked in the head by a horse . - Mr. Wood . - Piece on tem- perance . On national politics . - Abe tired of home . Works for Mr. Knowledge of astronomy and geography . - Goes ...
... court . - Abe expects to be President . - Going to mill . - Kicked in the head by a horse . - Mr. Wood . - Piece on tem- perance . On national politics . - Abe tired of home . Works for Mr. Knowledge of astronomy and geography . - Goes ...
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... courts her . They are engaged to be married . Await the return of McNeil . - Ann dies of a broken heart . - Mr. Lincoln goes crazy . Cared for by Bowlin Greene . - The poem " Im- mortality . " - Mr. Lincoln's melancholy broodings ...
... courts her . They are engaged to be married . Await the return of McNeil . - Ann dies of a broken heart . - Mr. Lincoln goes crazy . Cared for by Bowlin Greene . - The poem " Im- mortality . " - Mr. Lincoln's melancholy broodings ...
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... Court- House . A failure . - Redeems himself . Meets Miss Mary Todd . - She takes Mr. Lincoln captive . She refuses Douglas . — Engaged . — Miss Matilda Edwards . Mr. Lincoln undergoes a change of heart . - Mr. Lincoln reveals to Mary ...
... Court- House . A failure . - Redeems himself . Meets Miss Mary Todd . - She takes Mr. Lincoln captive . She refuses Douglas . — Engaged . — Miss Matilda Edwards . Mr. Lincoln undergoes a change of heart . - Mr. Lincoln reveals to Mary ...
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... Court . Could not defend a bad case . -Ignorance of technicalities . The Eighth Circuit . Ilappy on the eircuit . Style of travelling . His relations . - Young Johnson indicted . - Mr. Lincoln's kindness . - Jack Armstrong's son tried ...
... Court . Could not defend a bad case . -Ignorance of technicalities . The Eighth Circuit . Ilappy on the eircuit . Style of travelling . His relations . - Young Johnson indicted . - Mr. Lincoln's kindness . - Jack Armstrong's son tried ...
Contenido
CHAPTER I | 1 |
CHAPTER II | 19 |
CHAPTER III | 73 |
CHAPTER IV | 85 |
CHAPTER V | 97 |
CHAPTER VI | 121 |
CHAPTER VII | 135 |
CHAPTER VIII | 159 |
CHAPTER XI | 223 |
CHAPTER XII | 274 |
CHAPTER XIV | 333 |
CHAPTER XVI | 389 |
CHAPTER XVII | 421 |
CHAPTER XVIII | 443 |
CHAPTER XIX | 466 |
CHAPTER XX | 505 |
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