Abraham Lincoln by Horatio Alger - book
ILLUSTRATED The life and career
of Abraham Lincoln are presented in a fictionalized biography, from his youth
on the Kentucky frontier to his momentous presidency
This is a young reader's story of the
life of Abraham Lincoln. It emphasizes the compassion and high moral character
of the Illinois rail-splitter who rose from poverty and hardship to the highest
office of the land, despite a lack of formal education. The author speaks to
the reader often, pointing out the lessons to be learned from Mr. Lincoln. Excerpts
from his speeches of the day are included, along with several pertinent poems
such as “Oh! Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud?” a favorite
of Mr. Lincoln