Publisher's Synopsis
Father Abraham is a biography of the life and legacy of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, written by Ida M. Tarbell. The book explores the early life of Lincoln, his political career, and his leadership during the Civil War. Tarbell delves into Lincoln's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Todd and the tragic loss of his son, as well as his political beliefs and the challenges he faced as president. The book also examines the impact of Lincoln's presidency on American history, including the abolition of slavery and the preservation of the Union. Tarbell's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about one of America's most beloved and influential leaders.1909. Tarbell is best known as being one of the original muckrakers for her role in her book, The History of the Standard Oil Company, played in helping to shut down the Standard Oil monopoly. She is also recognized for the Life of Abraham Lincoln. This small volume begins: Kindhearted? Mr. Lincoln kindhearted? I don't believe a man ever lived who'd rather seen everybody happy and peaceable than Abraham Lincoln. He never could stand it to have people sufferin' or not gettin' what they wanted. Time and time again I've seen him go taggin' up street here in this town after some youngster that was blubberin' because he couldn't have what wa'n't good for him. Seemed as if he couldn't rest till that child was smilin' again. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.