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LoC No.: 16018339
Title: How we elected Lincoln : personal recollections of Lincoln and men of his time
Original Publication: United States: Harper & Brothers, 1916.
Note: Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "How We Elected Lincoln: Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time" by Abram J. Dittenhoefer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work offers insightful personal memories regarding Abraham Lincoln and the pivotal election campaigns of 1860 and 1864. It captures the political atmosphere of the time, recounting Dittenhoefer's experiences as he campaigned for Lincoln, providing readers with a unique glimpse into the era and the influential figures involved in Lincoln's rise to presidency. The opening of the book serves as a preface to Dittenhoefer's personal experiences with Lincoln and the context of his political awakening. He reflects on his early encounters with Lincoln, his shifting political beliefs against slavery, and the broader complexities of the Democratic Party in New York City during the pre-Civil War period. The narrative sets the stage for the exploration of Lincoln's character, detailing the significant debates and political tension of the time, thus highlighting the pivotal moments leading to Lincoln's nomination and election. This portion paints a portrait of a young man grappling with the political ideals of his time while also revealing Lincoln as a central, inspiring figure in that tumultuous landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dittenhoefer, Abram J. (Abram Jesse), 1836-1919
Compiler: Chambers, Julius, 1850-1920
EBook No.: 70881
Published: May 29, 2023
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Anecdotes
Subject: Dittenhoefer, Abram J. (Abram Jesse), 1836-1919 -- Anecdotes
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Friends and associates -- Anecdotes
Subject: Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1860 -- Anecdotes
Subject: Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1864 -- Anecdotes
Subject: Political campaigns -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Anecdotes
Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865 -- Anecdotes
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16018339
Title: How we elected Lincoln : personal recollections of Lincoln and men of his time
Original Publication: United States: Harper & Brothers, 1916.
Note: Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "How We Elected Lincoln: Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time" by Abram J. Dittenhoefer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work offers insightful personal memories regarding Abraham Lincoln and the pivotal election campaigns of 1860 and 1864. It captures the political atmosphere of the time, recounting Dittenhoefer's experiences as he campaigned for Lincoln, providing readers with a unique glimpse into the era and the influential figures involved in Lincoln's rise to presidency. The opening of the book serves as a preface to Dittenhoefer's personal experiences with Lincoln and the context of his political awakening. He reflects on his early encounters with Lincoln, his shifting political beliefs against slavery, and the broader complexities of the Democratic Party in New York City during the pre-Civil War period. The narrative sets the stage for the exploration of Lincoln's character, detailing the significant debates and political tension of the time, thus highlighting the pivotal moments leading to Lincoln's nomination and election. This portion paints a portrait of a young man grappling with the political ideals of his time while also revealing Lincoln as a central, inspiring figure in that tumultuous landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dittenhoefer, Abram J. (Abram Jesse), 1836-1919
Compiler: Chambers, Julius, 1850-1920
EBook No.: 70881
Published: May 29, 2023
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Anecdotes
Subject: Dittenhoefer, Abram J. (Abram Jesse), 1836-1919 -- Anecdotes
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Friends and associates -- Anecdotes
Subject: Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1860 -- Anecdotes
Subject: Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1864 -- Anecdotes
Subject: Political campaigns -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Anecdotes
Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865 -- Anecdotes
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.