02133cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000057001142450032001712640051002033000047002543360026003013370026003273380036003535000031003895080046004205201245004665340045017116530045017568560042018012517UtSlPG20260610133059.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aMcClure, Alexander K.q(Alexander Kelly),d1828-190910aLincoln's yarns and stories 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-02-01  aProduced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger  a"Lincoln's Yarns and Stories" by Alexander K. McClure is a collection of humorous anecdotes and tales highlighting the wit and charm of Abraham Lincoln, written during the late 19th century. This compilation showcases the lighter side of Lincoln's personality, blending humor with poignant life lessons that reflect his wisdom and understanding of human nature. Through these stories, readers gain insight into how Lincoln used humor not just as entertainment, but as a means to connect with others and convey deeper truths.  At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by reflecting on Lincoln's unique character, emphasizing his role as a master storyteller. Various anecdotes illustrate Lincoln's life as not merely a statesman but also as a warm, relatable figure who understood the simple joy of laughter. The opening portion includes amusing encounters, such as Lincoln's humorous responses to unexpected situations or the clever ways he diffused tension with a story. These initial tales capture the essence of Lincoln's humor, revealing how he managed the heavy burdens of leadership during tumultuous times while simultaneously valuing the importance of laughter in daily life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2517