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Abraham Lincoln, the backwoods boy, or, How a young rail-splitter became president

Abraham Lincoln, the backwoods boy, or, How a young rail-splitter became president1883

Horatio Alger, Jr.

About this book

A fictionalized biography of the Civil War president, emphasizing his compassion and high moral character. Features excerpts from his speeches and several pertinent poems, including "Oh! Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud?"

Details

First published
1883
OL Work ID
OL12990535W

Subjects

FictionConduct of lifePresidentsJuvenile fictionJuvenileJuvenile literatureBiography

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