02281cam a22003133u 4500 16332 UtSlPG 20260610133400.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Nicolay, John G. (John George), 1832-1901 A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln : Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: A History Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-07-19 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln" by John G. Nicolay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a condensed biography of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his upbringing, political ascent, and pivotal role as the sixteenth President of the United States. Its likely topic encompasses key events in Lincoln's life, beginning with his early years, shaped by his family's modest background and pioneer lifestyle. The opening of the book introduces readers to Lincoln's ancestry and early life, detailing his birth in a log cabin in Kentucky and the modest circumstances of his family. It highlights the challenges faced by his father, Thomas Lincoln, as the family navigates poverty and the frontier environment. Soon, the narrative shifts to Abraham's formative years in Indiana, where despite limited formal education, he develops a profound thirst for knowledge, spurred on by his stepmother's encouragement and his own determination. This portion sets the scene for Lincoln's character development and academic pursuits, foreshadowing the extraordinary journey he would undertake to ultimately lead the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Presidents -- United States -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16332 57720 57720