From holland the reader learned about lincoln making restitution for a ruined book. Jun 02, 2008 life of abraham lincoln 1866 holland, josiah gilbert on. Life of abraham lincoln 1866 hardcover june 2, 2008 by josiah gilbert holland author 5. While the title indicates the book is about lincolns life as a boy, the book is a. Earl schenck miers lincoln sesquicentennial commission, 1960. Antique book life of abraham lincoln 1866 holland abraham lincoln. See all 88 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Lincoln led the nation through its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis in the american civil war. Life of abraham lincoln 1866 many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Make offer civil war book set illinois abraham lincoln a life michael burlingame abraham lincoln. Holland, illust, civil war, get 1866 holland life of abraham lincoln civil war book president illustrate 1864 abraham lincoln political campaign civil war token lincoln and unio. Life abraham lincoln by sale life abraham lincoln by. He frequently referred to god and had a deep knowledge of the bible, often quoting it.
The front cover is distinctly faded partially and the book has toning and soiling. The religious views of abraham lincoln are a matter of interest among scholars and the public. Life of abraham lincoln by holland, first edition abebooks. Memorial address on the life and character of abraham lincoln. This pamphlet was primarily aimed at promoting lincolns candidacy for president. Helen nicolay 18661954 the boys life of abraham lincoln is a biography with many anecdotes that takes one deeper into the thoughts, personality, and beliefs of the man that was lincoln.
Spies, lies and disguise white house historical association. Personal reminiscences of abraham lincoln, scribners monthly 15 187778. First edition 1866 of this popular biography of lincoln published shortly after his death. Near fine copy in brown cloth first edition18661866. The essential lincoln book shelf the 177 basic books for an. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Volume i covers lincolns life from before he was even born, with the origins of the lincoln family back to the early 17th century, through his education, his service in the black hawk war, his early dabblings in politics, his experiences and attitudes as a lawyer, and the presidential campaign of 1860. Page 501 at this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. The 177 basic books for an abraham lincoln library abraham lincoln book shop, inc. This book is titled the life of abraham lincoln by j. This incredibly lifelike animatronic abraham lincoln is the work of garner holt productions, which has been making robots for theme parks, museums, and other attractions for 40 years. Memorial address on the life and character of abraham.
Abraham lincoln shortly after abraham lincoln s death, several biographical sketches or life of lincoln s were published. Hollands life of abraham lincoln by josiah gilbert holland. In 1866 holland published the earliest fullscale life of the fallen leader. Dust jacket has 1 chip at top and bottom of spine, and 3 chip in the middle of spine, now protected in mylar. Soon after the assassination of president lincoln in april 1865, newspaper editor josiah gilbert holland traveled to illinois to talk with people who had known abraham lincoln back when. Life of abraham lincoln 1866 this scarce antiquarian book is a selection from kessinger publishings legacy reprint series. Gold medal presented to mary todd lincoln by the french medal committee, 1866. The life of abraham lincoln, phebe hanaford, 1st ed, 1883. The life of abraham lincoln leather bound january 1, 1866 by j. Holland, member of the massachusetts historical society. While the title indicates the book is about lincolns life as a boy, the book is a full, if somewhat shortened biography. Holland, published by gurdon bill, springfield, mass, 1866, 544 pages. I have an 1866 copy of the life of abraham lincoln by j. Abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809, the second child of thomas lincoln and nancy hanks lincoln, in a oneroom log cabin on sinking spring farm near hodgenville, kentucky.
Helen nicolay 1866 1954 the boys life of abraham lincoln is a biography with many anecdotes that takes one deeper into the thoughts, personality, and beliefs of the man that was lincoln. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks life of abraham lincoln 1866. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. I have a book leather bound copy printed in 1866 of the memorial address of the life and character of abraham lincoln delivered before the congress of america on february 12, 1866 by george bancroft. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people of other lands. After 1865, in the wake of the assassination, demand for an accurate record of lincolns life and accomplishments reached a crescendo and a flood of new lincoln biographies entered the book market. That was in no small measure because of the work of josiah gilbert holland 18191881, whose life of abraham lincoln was the first fullscale postassassination biography of lincoln and a pathmarker that fundamentally shaped the contours of lincolnia. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. A fulllength book, the life and legacy of lincoln school, covington, kentucky, 1866 1976 by joseph m. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of abraham lincoln and what it means. Find life abraham lincoln by for less on our site or store. He never joined any church, and was a skeptic as a young man and sometimes ridiculed revivalists. Life public services abraham lincoln, first edition abebooks.
Memorial address on the life and character of abraham lincoln, delivered, at the request of both houses of the congress of america, before them, in the house of representatives at washington, on the 12th of february, 1866 author bancroft, george formatbinding hard cover book condition used fair jacket condition no jacket quantity available 1. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Lamon and chauncey black abraham lincoln and the abolition of slavery in the united states 1879 by charles godfrey leland the everyday life of abraham lincoln 1886 by francis f. Welcome to life abraham lincoln by online sales from ebay. A fulllength book, the life and legacy of lincoln school, covington, kentucky, 18661976 by joseph m. Walton is a 1958 honors graduate of william grant high school. Nov 07, 2011 i have a bookleather bound copy printed in 1866 of the memorial address of the life and character of abraham lincoln delivered before the congress of america on february 12,1866 by george bancroft.
The essential lincoln book shelf the 177 basic books. Lincoln shot so begins this intimate portrait of abraham lincoln. Sep 09, 2011 wendall paul sexton rated it it was amazing. Six months at the white house with abraham lincoln half title. He preserved the union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. In 1866 abraham lincoln was far from the icon of american leadership and democracy that he later became, but he was already in the process of becoming. Mr lincoln returns to the practice of his professionhis affection for his children. See more ideas about abraham lincoln, lincoln, president abraham lincoln. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people.
Original full brown embossed leather with gilt spine lettering, marbled edges, frontis portrait plus. Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. This book included many of his speeches and presidential correspondence along with his role in the civil war. Lincoln attended protestant church services with his wife and. Hollands life of abraham lincoln by josiah gilbert holland and. Hollands life of abraham lincoln by josiah gilbert. The life of abraham lincoln hardcover january 1, 1866.
The book has dark brown leather covered boards, and is blind stamped all around, with some gold inlay on a faded spine. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A great popular success, hollands biography introduced american readers who were hungry for personal information about. I have a bookleather bound copy printed in 1866 of the memorial address of the life and character of abraham lincoln delivered before the congress of america on february 12,1866 by george bancroft. The life of abraham lincoln josiah gilbert holland full view 1887.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Mary todd lincoln to alexander williamson, june 29, 1866, in turner and turner, life and letters, 373. Jan 01, 2008 volume i covers lincoln s life from before he was even born, with the origins of the lincoln family back to the early 17th century, through his education, his service in the black hawk war, his early dabblings in politics, his experiences and attitudes as a lawyer, and the presidential campaign of 1860. Life of abraham lincoln 1866 by josiah gilbert holland. Conceived as a one year anniversary edition of a newspaper, dated april 14, 1866, strongly evocative of the time and the nations mood. February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states 18611865. This is an 1866 the life of abraham lincoln antique book in fair overall condition for its age with wear the leather covers and spine and some separation of some of the last pages. What abraham lincoln readan evaluative and annotated list. Carpenter, six months at the white house with abraham lincoln new york. This book is sold in as is condition with no returns.
Entered according to the act of congress in the year 1866, by j. Boys life of abraham lincoln by helen nicolay free at. Other abraham lincoln publications the abraham lincoln. Antique 1866 book the life of abraham lincoln by j. The inner life of abraham lincoln internet archive. Lincoln grew up in a highly religious baptist family.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating. Shaughnessy, unpublished mary lincoln letters, journal of the abraham lincoln association 11 1990. Hollands life of abraham lincoln gettysburg college. The life of abraham lincoln annotated and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Nov 28, 2017 this incredibly lifelike animatronic abraham lincoln is the work of garner holt productions, which has been making robots for theme parks, museums, and other attractions for 40 years. He was a descendant of samuel lincoln, an englishman who migrated from hingham, norfolk, to its namesake, hingham, massachusetts, in 1638.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The life of abraham lincoln 1866 by josiah gilbert holland the life of abraham lincoln 1872 by ward h. Original full brown embossed leather with gilt spine lettering, marbled edges, frontis portrait plus other engravings, 544 pages plus advertisements. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
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