The Life Of Abraham LincolnDigital Scanning Inc, 2008 - 480 strani Isaac Newton Arnold draws upon his twenty-five year acquaintance with Abraham Lincoln to create an in-depth, intimate biography of the sixteenth President of the United States. His first hand knowledge of Lincoln provides a unique perspective into the personal and professional life of the president. From his marriage to Mary Todd, his time as a lawyer in Illinois, his reputation making debates with Stephen Douglas, through the historic speeches and the dire years of the Civil War, Arnold gives us an insider's view of the man and the era. Presented as it was originally published in 1885. |
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... Rebellion , he became one of the most trusted advisers of Mr. Lincoln , and few men out- side of the Cabinet were more frequently consulted by him in important matters . No one knew better Mr. Lincoln's thoughts and intentions than Mr ...
... Rebellion , he became one of the most trusted advisers of Mr. Lincoln , and few men out- side of the Cabinet were more frequently consulted by him in important matters . No one knew better Mr. Lincoln's thoughts and intentions than Mr ...
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... rebellion , Shields having proved himself a brave soldier in the war against Mexico , the President gave him an important military com- mand . After their marriage , Lincoln and his wife went to live in pleasant rooms , in a very ...
... rebellion , Shields having proved himself a brave soldier in the war against Mexico , the President gave him an important military com- mand . After their marriage , Lincoln and his wife went to live in pleasant rooms , in a very ...
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... rebellion . In the Senate were Daniel Webster , John P. Hale , Joha A. Dix , Simon Cameron , Lewis Cass , Thomas H. Benton , John J. Crittenden , Mason and Hunter from Virginia , John C. Calhoun , and Jefferson Davis . Lincoln entered ...
... rebellion . In the Senate were Daniel Webster , John P. Hale , Joha A. Dix , Simon Cameron , Lewis Cass , Thomas H. Benton , John J. Crittenden , Mason and Hunter from Virginia , John C. Calhoun , and Jefferson Davis . Lincoln entered ...
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... rebellion , clothed with the fearful responsibilities of the Executive . While at Washington as member of Con- gress , did any dim , mysterious vision of the future dawn upon his mind ? Did he sometimes dream of the White House , of the ...
... rebellion , clothed with the fearful responsibilities of the Executive . While at Washington as member of Con- gress , did any dim , mysterious vision of the future dawn upon his mind ? Did he sometimes dream of the White House , of the ...
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... rebellion , closing with his death in 1865. When he entered upon his life - work , he was , like Moses , the deliverer of the Jews , about forty years of age . Before entering upon the narrative of the second period of his life , let us ...
... rebellion , closing with his death in 1865. When he entered upon his life - work , he was , like Moses , the deliverer of the Jews , about forty years of age . Before entering upon the narrative of the second period of his life , let us ...
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