Publisher's Synopsis
""From Pioneer Home to the White House: The Life of Abraham Lincoln"" is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most iconic presidents. Written by William M. Thayer, this book covers Lincoln's life from his humble beginnings in a pioneer home to his ultimate ascension to the presidency of the United States. The book explores Lincoln's childhood, his education, his early career as a lawyer, and his eventual rise to political power. It also delves into Lincoln's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Todd and his struggles with depression. The book concludes with an examination of Lincoln's assassination and his enduring legacy as a symbol of American greatness. Thayer's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about the life of Abraham Lincoln.1882. With Eulogy by Honorable George Bancroft. Illustrated. Abraham Lincoln lives again in this realistic narrative of his life which relates his boyhood in a pioneer cabin, his early schooling in a backwoods school house, his service to the State as a member of the legislature, and his triumphant career as a wartime President. All of the lovable qualities of Lincoln find their way into print in this veracious story of his life. 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.
