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100 1 _aNicolay, John G.
_q(John George),
_d1832-1901
245 1 2 _aA Short Life of Abraham Lincoln :
_bCondensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: A History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-19
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
653 _aPresidents -- United States -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16332
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