The First Published Life Of Abraham Lincoln (1900) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169689770)

The First Published Life of Abraham Lincoln is a biography of the 16th President of the United States, written by John Locke Scripps and first published in 1900. The book provides a detailed account of Lincoln's life, from his childhood in Kentucky and Indiana to his rise to political prominence in Illinois and his presidency during the Civil War. Scripps, a journalist who knew Lincoln personally, draws on his own experiences and interviews with those who knew Lincoln to provide an intimate and insightful portrait of the man behind the legend. The book covers Lincoln's early years as a struggling lawyer and politician, his debates with Stephen Douglas, his presidency during the tumultuous years of the Civil War, and his tragic assassination in 1865. The First Published Life of Abraham Lincoln is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of America's greatest presidents.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: John Locke Scripps
ISBN-10: 1169689779
ISBN-13: 9781169689770
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 92
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d