Publisher's Synopsis
""Lincoln by Friend and Foe"" is a book written by Noah Brooks that provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln through the perspectives of both his supporters and critics. The book delves into Lincoln's personal and political life, including his childhood, his rise to the presidency, and his leadership during the Civil War. Brooks examines the various opinions and viewpoints of those who knew Lincoln, from his closest allies to his staunchest opponents. Through these varied perspectives, the book offers a nuanced and complex portrait of one of America's most celebrated presidents.1922. The paper selected for this volume was written for Harper's Magazine in 1865, while the facts were fresh in the author's mind. It contains a formal life of Lincoln. Noah Brooks met Abraham Lincoln in the Fifties and he had a better right than most men to claim that he knew Lincoln. Brooks was one of the few men about the President who never asked anything for himself, and Lincoln rewarded him by giving the best gift he had to offer - his friendship.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.
