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From Pioneer Home to the White House the Life of Abraham Lincoln: Boyhood, Youth, Manhood, Assassination, Death

From Pioneer Home to the White House the Life of Abraham Lincoln: Boyhood, Youth, Manhood, Assassination, Death

Thayer, William M.

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ISBN10: 1417918780
ISBN13: 9781417918782
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 7 2005
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From Pioneer Home to the White House: The Life of Abraham Lincoln is a comprehensive biography of one of the most iconic figures in American history. Written by William M. Thayer, this book chronicles the life of Abraham Lincoln from his humble beginnings in a pioneer home to his rise to the presidency and tragic assassination. The book is divided into several sections that cover different periods of Lincoln's life, including his boyhood, youth, and manhood. Thayer delves into Lincoln's early years, including his upbringing in a log cabin and his self-education, as well as his early career as a lawyer and politician in Illinois. The book also covers Lincoln's presidency, including his leadership during the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation. Thayer provides insight into Lincoln's political and personal life, as well as his relationships with his family and colleagues. The final section of the book covers Lincoln's assassination and death, and the impact that his life and legacy had on the nation. Thayer provides a detailed account of the events surrounding Lincoln's death, as well as the aftermath and national mourning that followed. Overall, From Pioneer Home to the White House: The Life of Abraham Lincoln is a compelling and informative biography that offers a detailed look at one of America's most revered leaders. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of Lincoln's life, character, and legacy, and is a must-read for anyone interested in American history.1882. With Eulogy by Honorable George Bancroft. Illustrated. Abraham Lincoln lives again in this realistic narrative of his life which relates his boyhood in a pioneer cabin, his early schooling in a backwoods school house, his service to the State as a member of the legislature, and his triumphant career as a wartime President. All of the lovable qualities of Lincoln find their way into print in this veracious story of his life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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