Nancy Hanks: The Story Of Abraham Lincoln's Mother (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432691448)

Nancy Hanks: The Story Of Abraham Lincoln�������s Mother by Caroline Hanks Hitchcook is a biography that tells the story of Nancy Hanks, the mother of one of America's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln. The book explores Nancy's life, from her birth in Virginia to her marriage to Thomas Lincoln and the birth of their son, Abraham. Hitchcook delves into the challenges Nancy faced as a woman in the early 19th century, including poverty, illiteracy, and the loss of her mother at a young age. The book also explores the social and political climate of the time, including the issue of slavery and the Civil War. The author presents a detailed account of Nancy's life, drawing on historical records and personal accounts from family members and friends. The book also includes photographs and illustrations of Nancy, her family, and the places where she lived. Overall, Nancy Hanks: The Story Of Abraham Lincoln�������s Mother is a compelling biography that sheds light on the life of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in shaping American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of Abraham Lincoln or the history of the United States.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: Caroline Hanks Hitchcook
ISBN-10: 1432691449
ISBN-13: 9781432691448
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2007
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d