02245cam a22003133u 4500 54047 UtSlPG 20260610134239.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 98000069 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Gallaher, J. E. (James Ernst), 1858- Best Lincoln stories, tersely told Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-01-24 Produced by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Best Lincoln Stories, Tersely Told" by J. E. Gallaher is a collection of anecdotes and biographical sketches focusing on the life of Abraham Lincoln, written in the late 19th century. The book aims to capture the essence of Lincoln’s character through engaging stories that highlight his strength, kindness, wit, and moral integrity, giving readers a deeper understanding of this iconic figure in American history. The opening of this volume presents a warm preface that sets the tone for the stories to come, emphasizing Lincoln’s unique qualities as a man of the people who rose to greatness during a tumultuous era. It introduces readers to various chapters detailing Lincoln's early life, including his remarkable physical strength as a boy, his ability to tell anecdotes and engage in debates, and account anecdotes which illustrate his character and his evolution into "Honest Abe." The anecdotes also explore Lincoln's relationships, his integrity in law practice, and moments showcasing his humor and humanity, all of which contribute to the portrayal of a leader who was deeply connected to the American populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Anecdotes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54047 94881 94881