The Soul of Ann Rutledge - Bernie Babcock - Bog

""The Soul of Ann Rutledge: Abraham Lincoln's Romance"" is a book written by Bernie Babcock that explores the romantic relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge. The book delves into the historical evidence surrounding their relationship, including letters, diary entries, and other primary sources. It also examines the cultural and societal context of their time, as well as Lincoln's personal beliefs and values. The book presents a nuanced and complex portrayal of their relationship, exploring the emotional and psychological dynamics at play. Overall, ""The Soul of Ann Rutledge"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the private life of one of America's most iconic figures, and sheds new light on the man behind the myth.1919. With a frontispiece by Gayle Hoskins. Babcock primarily wrote historical fiction. In this story both the love and the faith of one of earth's noblest souls is simply and intimately told. The story begins: Ann! Ann! Ann Rutledge! Hallo! Hallo! The cheerful voice belonged to a rosy-cheeked girl who shouted in front of Rutledge Inn, one of the straggling group of log houses that made the village of New Salem, Illinois, in 1831. Pausing in front of the Inn, the animated girl repeated her call lustily as she watched for the door to open.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.