The Life of Abraham Lincoln, from His Birth to His Inauguration as President

Name: The Life of Abraham Lincoln, from His Birth to His Inauguration as President
Author: Ward Hill Lamon

By Ward Hill Lamon

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The life is portrayed from family roots through frontier childhood in Kentucky and Indiana, documenting parental background, early labor, schooling, flatboat voyages, life in New Salem, and the progression to legal study and political emergence culminating in his inauguration. The author relies on extensive original manuscripts and materials provided by William H. Herndon, drawing on recollections, letters, and local testimony to chronicle personal habits, anecdotes, and public steps. Illustrations, facsimiles, and chaptered narrative interweave documentary evidence and reminiscence to present an intimate, chronological account.

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Ward Hill Lamon

Ward Hill Lamon was an American lawyer and biographer, best known for his close association with President Abraham Lincoln. He served as Lincoln's friend and bodyguard, providing him with a unique perspective on the life and times of the 16th President of the United States. Lamon's notable works include "Recollections of Abraham Lincoln, 1847-1865," which offers personal anecdotes and insights into Lincoln's character, and "The Life of Abraham Lincoln, from His Birth to His Inauguration as President," a comprehensive biography that chronicles Lincoln's early years and rise to prominence. His writings contribute significantly to the understanding of Lincoln's legacy and the historical context of his presidency.