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Abraham Lincoln: Frontier Crusader For American Liberty
Abraham he brought freedom to the slaves, and held the Union together during the Civil War. His profound and poetic speeches are famous around the world, evidence of the greatness of American’s most beloved leader.
But did you know that the sixteenth president of the United States was also a backwoods hillbilly from America’s western frontier, with a Kentucky accent so thick you could cut it? Or that he liked wrestling matches, dirty jokes, and had a reputation for telling hilarious, R-rated stories that weren’t suitable for mixed company?
From his childhood working as a virtual slave for an abusive father, to sailing a river raft to New Orleans, to the Illinois General Assembly, Congress, and the White House, the story of Abraham Lincoln’s life is the story of America. He mourned the deaths of almost everyone he loved, endured marriage to a wife whose mental health issues made her a domestic abuser, and lost more elections than he won. But Abraham Lincoln believed in one thing above that everyone deserved a fair shot at the American dream.
Why did John Wilkes Booth really shoot Abraham Lincoln? The truth is as shocking now as it was in 1865.
But did you know that the sixteenth president of the United States was also a backwoods hillbilly from America’s western frontier, with a Kentucky accent so thick you could cut it? Or that he liked wrestling matches, dirty jokes, and had a reputation for telling hilarious, R-rated stories that weren’t suitable for mixed company?
From his childhood working as a virtual slave for an abusive father, to sailing a river raft to New Orleans, to the Illinois General Assembly, Congress, and the White House, the story of Abraham Lincoln’s life is the story of America. He mourned the deaths of almost everyone he loved, endured marriage to a wife whose mental health issues made her a domestic abuser, and lost more elections than he won. But Abraham Lincoln believed in one thing above that everyone deserved a fair shot at the American dream.
Why did John Wilkes Booth really shoot Abraham Lincoln? The truth is as shocking now as it was in 1865.
123 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2016
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March 24, 2016
Well written historical account.
Very good historical account of Abraham Lincoln's life from an unbiased view. An educational learning experience that accurately portrays the civil war and the abolishment of slavery through legal processes.
Very good historical account of Abraham Lincoln's life from an unbiased view. An educational learning experience that accurately portrays the civil war and the abolishment of slavery through legal processes.
February 28, 2017
Surprising Information!
This well-written brief account of Abraham Lincoln's life from early childhood to death reveals insights into the man of which I had not been aware. It tells of his personal life as well of his politics and the reason he was assassinated.
This well-written brief account of Abraham Lincoln's life from early childhood to death reveals insights into the man of which I had not been aware. It tells of his personal life as well of his politics and the reason he was assassinated.
February 10, 2020
Lincoln's years
Enjoyed reading the history of his full life. And what drove him to seek political office. The struggles he endured and the politics he had to maneuver through to free the slaves.
Enjoyed reading the history of his full life. And what drove him to seek political office. The struggles he endured and the politics he had to maneuver through to free the slaves.
April 24, 2016
Loved it!!!
This book had me riveted so I finished it in one day!! As an avid lover of American history, I highly recommend this book.
This book had me riveted so I finished it in one day!! As an avid lover of American history, I highly recommend this book.
November 18, 2016
Good Book
This has a lot of historical information in it, however, it is not long and drawn out. Very easy to read and follow. I would definitely recommend this book.
This has a lot of historical information in it, however, it is not long and drawn out. Very easy to read and follow. I would definitely recommend this book.
February 4, 2023
tawdry and poorly written
Worst Lincoln book I ever read and I have read all can find this author takes others work as there own than starts writing there own fantasy about unproven aspects . Not worth the time I spent reading this garbage
Worst Lincoln book I ever read and I have read all can find this author takes others work as there own than starts writing there own fantasy about unproven aspects . Not worth the time I spent reading this garbage
June 26, 2020
Waste of time! Don’t read.
June 18, 2022
This is a good introduction to Lincoln written with some thoughtful insight. The author has written a real biography rather than a summery of facts and events.
March 29, 2016
Good book
I liked the highlights on why Abe Lincoln got rid of slavery. It's really settling on the hole thing live and all. I specially liked the gay part of the book. We have had a gay president now we need one that's out and prod
I liked the highlights on why Abe Lincoln got rid of slavery. It's really settling on the hole thing live and all. I specially liked the gay part of the book. We have had a gay president now we need one that's out and prod
November 17, 2017
This book was a very interesting and informative look into the life and beliefs of Abraham Lincoln. I learned many things that I did now know before, and found many of my previous assumptions about Lincoln to be incorrect or influenced by current viewpoints.
April 24, 2017
This is a good, brief overview of Lincoln's life primarily focusing on his political career. Toward the beginning there is a lot of unnecessary repetition of information. I would have liked to see more citations or more specific citations to see where certain information was found as the majority of the information was presented as if it were common knowledge.
Overall, I would consider this a good starting point for information on the 16th President but would definitely recommend further reading to confirm the facts.
Overall, I would consider this a good starting point for information on the 16th President but would definitely recommend further reading to confirm the facts.
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