Abraham Lincoln, The Backwoods Boy: Or How A Young Rail Splitter Became President (1883) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164128816)

Abraham Lincoln, The Backwoods Boy: Or How A Young Rail Splitter Became President is a biographical book written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1883. The book tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's early life, starting from his childhood in the backwoods of Kentucky to his rise to become the 16th President of the United States.The book describes Lincoln's humble beginnings, his love for reading and learning, and his determination to overcome poverty and become successful. It also covers his experiences as a store clerk, a surveyor, and a lawyer, as well as his involvement in politics and his eventual election as President.Throughout the book, Alger portrays Lincoln as a hardworking and honest individual who never lost sight of his values and principles. He also highlights Lincoln's leadership skills, his ability to inspire others, and his unwavering commitment to preserving the Union during the Civil War.Abraham Lincoln, The Backwoods Boy is an inspiring and informative book that offers a unique perspective on one of America's greatest leaders. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, or the life of Abraham Lincoln.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.

Author: Horatio Jr. Alger
ISBN-10: 1164128817
ISBN-13: 9781164128816
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 322
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d