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Title:
A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln
Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: A History
Note: Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln" by John G. Nicolay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a condensed biography of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his upbringing, political ascent, and pivotal role as the sixteenth President of the United States. Its likely topic encompasses key events in Lincoln's life, beginning with his early years, shaped by his family's modest background and pioneer lifestyle. The opening of the book introduces readers to Lincoln's ancestry and early life, detailing his birth in a log cabin in Kentucky and the modest circumstances of his family. It highlights the challenges faced by his father, Thomas Lincoln, as the family navigates poverty and the frontier environment. Soon, the narrative shifts to Abraham's formative years in Indiana, where despite limited formal education, he develops a profound thirst for knowledge, spurred on by his stepmother's encouragement and his own determination. This portion sets the scene for Lincoln's character development and academic pursuits, foreshadowing the extraordinary journey he would undertake to ultimately lead the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nicolay, John G. (John George), 1832-1901
EBook No.: 16332
Published: Jul 19, 2005
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Subject: Presidents -- United States -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln
Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: A History
Note: Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln" by John G. Nicolay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a condensed biography of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his upbringing, political ascent, and pivotal role as the sixteenth President of the United States. Its likely topic encompasses key events in Lincoln's life, beginning with his early years, shaped by his family's modest background and pioneer lifestyle. The opening of the book introduces readers to Lincoln's ancestry and early life, detailing his birth in a log cabin in Kentucky and the modest circumstances of his family. It highlights the challenges faced by his father, Thomas Lincoln, as the family navigates poverty and the frontier environment. Soon, the narrative shifts to Abraham's formative years in Indiana, where despite limited formal education, he develops a profound thirst for knowledge, spurred on by his stepmother's encouragement and his own determination. This portion sets the scene for Lincoln's character development and academic pursuits, foreshadowing the extraordinary journey he would undertake to ultimately lead the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nicolay, John G. (John George), 1832-1901
EBook No.: 16332
Published: Jul 19, 2005
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Subject: Presidents -- United States -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.