02083cam a22003013u 4500 42526 UtSlPG 20260610133955.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Curtis, William Eleroy, 1850-1911 Abraham Lincoln Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-14 Produced by Charlene Taylor, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Abraham Lincoln" by William Eleroy Curtis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work presents a series of sketches aimed at portraying the character of Abraham Lincoln, examining him as a quintessential American figure. This biography not only details his rise from humble beginnings to the presidency but also emphasizes his moral integrity and beloved status among both supporters and opponents. The opening of the book sets the tone by explaining that Lincoln's life is a compelling narrative devoid of controversies or scandals, as he is universally admired for his selfless patriotism. Curtis introduces Lincoln's early life, tracing his ancestry and the hardships faced by his family, particularly focusing on the influences of his mother and stepmother. The author paints Lincoln as a hardworking and intelligent individual who overcame humble beginnings, hinting at the remarkable journey that will unfold throughout the rest of the biography. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42526 83365 83365