Project Gutenberg 2006-05-11 Public domain in the USA. 289 Charnwood, Godfrey Rathbone Benson, Baron 1864 1945 Benson, G. R. (Godfrey Rathbone), Baron Charnwood Benson, Godfrey R. (Godfrey Rathbone), Baron Charnwood Benson, Godfrey Rathbone, Baron Charnwood Charnwood, Lord Abraham Lincoln Produced by Al Haines "Abraham Lincoln" by Lord Charnwood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of Abraham Lincoln's early life, illustrating his upbringing and the socio-political context of the United States during his formative years. The narrative not only sheds light on Lincoln's character development but also sets the stage for understanding his future significance as a leader during one of America's most tumultuous periods. The opening of the memoir introduces Lincoln as a respected figure in American history, emphasizing the disconnect between the recognition he ultimately received and the misunderstandings he faced during his lifetime. It paints a picture of his humble beginnings in Kentucky, where he was born into a struggling family. The text describes the challenges of Lincoln's early life, including the loss of his mother and the influence of his father and stepmother. It hints at the formative experiences that shaped his values, including a trip to New Orleans that exposed him to the brutal realities of slavery. Through these early chapters, readers gain insight into Lincoln's burgeoning ambition, moral convictions, and the hardships that would later inform his presidency. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Presidents -- United States -- Biography E456 Text US Civil War Category: Biographies Category: History - American 1105168 2025-08-08T04:16:49.374815 text/html 1104989 2025-01-08T04:20:44.948823 text/html 489451 2025-08-08T04:17:00.108784 application/epub+zip 506056 2025-08-08T04:16:52.421805 application/epub+zip 484244 2025-08-08T04:16:51.205805 application/epub+zip 839307 2025-08-08T04:17:06.717714 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 793174 2025-08-08T04:16:59.324788 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 765110 2022-09-08T16:12:14.358279 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1063764 2025-08-08T04:16:48.789833 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1063657 2006-05-11T14:57:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1063648 2006-05-11T14:57:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19805 2025-08-08T04:17:06.844723 application/rdf+xml 15028 2025-08-08T04:16:51.702777 image/jpeg 3847 2025-08-08T04:16:51.453786 image/jpeg 397020 2006-05-11T14:57:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 396970 2006-05-11T14:57:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 484165 2025-08-08T04:16:49.459787 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia