Project Gutenberg 2014-04-14 Public domain in the USA. 202 Adderup, Andrew Lincolniana; Or, The Humors of Uncle Abe Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Lincolniana; Or, The Humors of Uncle Abe" by Andrew Adderup is a collection of humorous anecdotes and stories centering around Abraham Lincoln, likely written in the mid-19th century. The book captures the essence of Lincoln's personality through tales that explore his wit, charm, and political savvy, particularly during his presidency amidst the Civil War. Through colorful stories and humorous illustrations, the reader gets a glimpse of the man behind the office, often framed through the lens of his interactions with friends, foes, and everyday citizens. The opening portion sets the stage for Lincoln's humorous anecdotes, beginning with a preface that hints at the light-hearted nature of the tales contained within. It introduces the character of "Uncle Abe," depicting him as a storyteller who uses wit and humor to navigate the complexities of politics. Early stories illustrate Lincoln’s clever use of humor as a tool for both ridicule and self-reflection, as he shares lessons from his childhood experiences and interactions with various characters from his past. Notably, the narrative reflects his ability to draw parallels between personal experiences and broader societal issues, making the humor both insightful and entertaining. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45386/45386-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Anecdotes E456 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Humour Category: Humour Category: American Literature 186316 2025-06-18T12:05:19.946536 text/html 173036 2024-10-24T05:45:54 text/html 4167025 2025-06-18T12:05:26.022462 application/epub+zip 4165045 2025-06-18T12:05:21.186508 application/epub+zip 121151 2025-06-18T12:05:20.455700 application/epub+zip 3799923 2025-06-18T12:05:29.910531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3745273 2025-06-18T12:05:25.061524 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 187436 2022-09-20T17:34:00.813933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138017 2025-06-18T12:05:19.308514 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 118138 2024-10-24T05:45:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15754 2025-06-18T12:05:30.057436 application/rdf+xml 25223 2025-06-18T12:05:20.566497 image/jpeg 3471 2025-06-18T12:05:20.509529 image/jpeg 4066794 2025-06-18T12:05:20.014576 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