Book the life of abraham lincoln
This volume covers Lincoln's birth through his election to the office of the President..
Ketcham's clearly-written, unadorned account of Lincoln's life achieves its stated purpose, never removing its focus from the man who became the 16th President.
The Life of Abraham Lincoln by Henry Ketcham
Fairly easy to read.
This biography aims to portray the life and character of one of America's most revered presidents, Abraham Lincoln, from his early beginnings in the frontier to his eventual role in leading the nation during a tumultuous civil war.
Regarded as the earliest full-scale biography of the martyred president THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN was authored by Springfield, Massachusetts newspaper.At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage by describing the environment and circumstances into which Lincoln was born and raised. He paints a vivid picture of the early 19th-century American frontier—an untamed landscape marked by a sparse population and the challenges of pioneer life.
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