02308cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000360012824500240016426400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450801920040552012760059753400450187365300450191885600430196338423UtSlPG20260610133857.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a22003088  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aConwell, Russell H.,d1843-192510aWhy Lincoln Laughed 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-12-28  aE-text prepared by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)  a"Why Lincoln Laughed" by Russell H. Conwell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the humor of Abraham Lincoln, illustrating how laughter played a significant role in his character and leadership, especially during the trying times of the Civil War. Through anecdotes and reflections, Conwell aims to present a well-rounded portrait of Lincoln, emphasizing his humanity and relatability during a period marked by great national conflict.  The opening portion introduces the author's hope to shed light on the complexities of Lincoln's personality while addressing the significance of humor in his life and presidency. Conwell shares personal experiences of meeting Lincoln during the Civil War, recounting instances where Lincoln used laughter as a coping mechanism amid the weight of his responsibilities. It highlights Lincoln's approachable demeanor, how he engaged with those around him, and how his humor often served to defuse tension and connect with others. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of how Lincoln's laughter served both himself and his country in difficult times, making the reader eager to learn more about this facet of one of America's most admired figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38423