Abraham Lincoln and the Abolition of Slavery in the United States by Leland
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"Abraham Lincoln and the Abolition of Slavery in the United States" by Charles Godfrey Leland is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography delves into the life and political career of Abraham Lincoln, particularly focusing on his role in the abolition of slavery during a tumultuous period in American history. The book paints a picture of Lincoln's perseverance and moral integrity, which ultimately led to significant changes in
the nation. The opening of the biography introduces Abraham Lincoln, detailing his early life from his birth in Kentucky to his family's challenges and hardships. It describes his formative years of self-education, his relationships with family members, particularly his mother, and the influences that shaped his character. Leland emphasizes Lincoln's physical strength, intellectual curiosity, and empathetic nature, setting the stage for the defining moments of his later career. The narrative highlights not only the socio-economic conditions of Lincoln's upbringing but also the foundational experiences that would later inform his views on equality and civil rights, particularly as they relate to the abolition of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Leland, Charles Godfrey, 1824-1903 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11034952 |
| Title | Abraham Lincoln and the Abolition of Slavery in the United States |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52412 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 430 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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