The inner life of Abraham Lincoln : Six months at the White House by Carpenter
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| Author | Carpenter, F. B. (Francis Bicknell), 1830-1900 |
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| LoC No. | 64058988 |
| Title | The inner life of Abraham Lincoln : Six months at the White House |
| Original Publication | New York: Hurd and Houghton, 1867, pubdate 1868. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor 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 | "The Inner Life of Abraham Lincoln: Six Months at the White House" by F. B. Carpenter is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work reflects the author's personal experiences and observations during his time with Lincoln, offering insights into the character and emotional state of one of America's most revered presidents. The narrative explores the complexities of Lincoln's leadership amidst the Civil War and aims to capture the essence of his humanity beyond the political figure. At the start of the volume, Carpenter provides a preface that outlines the purpose of his work, emphasizing its authenticity as a collection of genuine experiences with Lincoln rather than an idealized biography. The opening chapters describe the context in which Carpenter, hoping to create a significant painting of Lincoln and his cabinet, interacts with the President and witnesses his struggles and triumphs. Through detailed accounts depicting Lincoln's dedication to abolishing slavery and leading the nation during a tumultuous time, Carpenter frames Lincoln as a man burdened by his responsibilities yet imbued with a profound sense of empathy. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Lincoln's life and the personal challenges he faced while in office. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Anecdotes |
| Subject | Presidents -- United States -- Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73522 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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