Publisher's Synopsis
Me an' Abe is a narrative poem that tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's early days in New Salem, Illinois. The book is written by Carrie Douglas Wright and is illustrated by Harold Sichel. The story is told from the perspective of a young boy named Jack Armstrong, who befriends Lincoln when he arrives in New Salem.The book follows Lincoln as he struggles to find his place in the community and make a living for himself. He takes on various jobs, including store clerk, postmaster, and surveyor, but he never seems to find his true calling. Despite his struggles, Lincoln is respected by the people of New Salem for his honesty, integrity, and intelligence.Throughout the book, Jack and Lincoln develop a close friendship, and Jack becomes a witness to many of the important events in Lincoln's life. He watches as Lincoln debates with local politicians, helps a woman in distress, and even competes in a wrestling match.Me an' Abe is a touching and engaging story that captures the spirit of Abraham Lincoln's early years. The narrative poem format gives the book a unique and lyrical quality, and the illustrations by Harold Sichel bring the characters and settings to life. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of America's greatest presidents.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.
