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- Or How A Young Rail Splitter Became President (1883)

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Abraham Lincoln, The Backwoods Boy: Or How A Young Rail Splitter Became President is a biographical book written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1883. The book tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's early life, from his humble beginnings as a poor boy living in the backwoods of Kentucky to his rise to become the 16th President of the United States.Alger Jr. chronicles Lincoln's childhood, including his struggles with poverty, his love for reading and learning, and his early experiences with hard labor, such as splitting rails. The book also explores Lincoln's early political career, including his time as a lawyer and his service in the Illinois state legislature.Throughout the book, Alger Jr. portrays Lincoln as a man of great character and determination, who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve his goals. He also emphasizes Lincoln's commitment to justice and equality, particularly his opposition to slavery.Abraham Lincoln, The Backwoods Boy: Or How A Young Rail Splitter Became President is a classic work of American biography and a valuable resource 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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780548817261
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 324
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. Januar 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 476 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. Oktober 2024
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Abraham Lincoln, The Backwoods Boy: Or How A Young Rail Splitter Became President is a biographical book written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1883. The book tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's early life, from his humble beginnings as a poor boy living in the backwoods of Kentucky to his rise to become the 16th President of the United States.Alger Jr. chronicles Lincoln's childhood, including his struggles with poverty, his love for reading and learning, and his early experiences with hard labor, such as splitting rails. The book also explores Lincoln's early political career, including his time as a lawyer and his service in the Illinois state legislature.Throughout the book, Alger Jr. portrays Lincoln as a man of great character and determination, who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve his goals. He also emphasizes Lincoln's commitment to justice and equality, particularly his opposition to slavery.Abraham Lincoln, The Backwoods Boy: Or How A Young Rail Splitter Became President is a classic work of American biography and a valuable resource 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.

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