Herndon's Lincoln
Author : William Henry Herndon
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Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,76 MB
Release : 1889
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Author : William Henry Herndon
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Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,76 MB
Release : 1889
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Author : William Henry Herndon
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Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,22 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Presidents
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This work is a biography of Lincoln, written by his law partner and close associate William Herndon.
Author : Abraham Lincoln
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 27,18 MB
Release : 2020-10-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1528760867
A Quarter of a century has well-nigh rolled by since the tragic death of Abraham Lincoln. The prejudice and bitterness with which he was assailed have disappeared from the minds of men, and the world is now beginning to view him as a great historical character. Those who knew and walked with him are gradually passing away, and ere long the last man who ever heard his voice or grasped his hand will have gone from earth. With a view to throwing a light on some attributes of Lincoln's character heretofore obscure, and thus contributing to the great fund of history which goes down to posterity, these volumes are given to the world. If Mr. Lincoln is destined to fill that exalted station in history or attain that high rank in the estimation of the coming generations which has been predicted of him, it is alike just to his memory and the proper legacy of mankind that the whole truth concerning him should be known. The story of his life is truthfully and courageously told nothing coloured or suppressed; nothing false either written or suggested the reader will see and feel the presence of the living man. He will, in fact, live with him and be moved to think and act with him If, on the other hand, the story is coloured or the facts in any degree suppressed, the reader will be not only misled, but imposed upon as well. At last the truth will come, and no man need hope to evade it. There is but one true history in the world, said one of Lincoln's closest friends to whom I confided the project of writing a history of his life several years ago, and that is the Bible. It is often said of the old characters portrayed there that they were bad men. They are contrasted with other characters in history, and much to the detriment of the old worthies. The reason is, that the Biblical historian told the whole truth the inner life. The heart and secret acts are brought to light and faithfully photographed. In other histories virtues are perpetuated and vices concealed. If the life of King David had been written by an ordinary historian, the affair of Uriah would at most have been a quashed indictment with a denial of all the substantial facts. You should not forget there is a skeleton in every house. The finest character dug out thoroughly, photographed honestly, and judged by that standard of morality or excellence which we exact for other men is never perfect. Some men are cold, some lewd, some dishonest, some cruel, and many a combination of all. The trail of the serpent is over them all! Excellence consists, not in the absence of these attributes, but in the degree in which they are redeemed by the virtues and graces of life. Lincoln's character will, I am certain, bear close scrutiny. I am not afraid of you in this direction. Don't let anything deter you from digging to the bottom; yet don't forget that if Lincoln had some faults, Washington had more few men have less. In drawing the portrait tell the world what the skeleton was with Lincoln. What gave him that peculiar melancholy? What cancer had he inside?
Author : William Henry Herndon
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 26,66 MB
Release : 2014-02
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ISBN : 9781294726784
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Herndon's Lincoln: The True Story Of A Great Life ... The History And Personal Recollections Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2; Herndon's Lincoln: The True Story Of A Great Life ... The History And Personal Recollections Of Abraham Lincoln; Jesse William Weik William Henry Herndon, Jesse William Weik Belford, Clarke & Company, 1889
Author : William Henry Herndon
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Page : pages
File Size : 18,33 MB
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Author : William H. Herndon
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 44,5 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1605207284
Written only 25 years after his death, this beloved biography of Abraham Lincoln offers something that most other studies of him do not: an intimate portrait constructed from the memories, experiences, and evidence of those who knew him. Lincoln's former law partner WILLIAM HENRY HERNDON (1818-1891) broke new journalistic ground when he insisted, in compiling this charming and insightful work, on gathering input from others who knew Lincoln well. Everything from old correspondence to new interviews Herndon conducted himself with such figures as Mary Todd Lincoln contribute to a personal look at the great man as a man, not as a myth. First published in 1889 across three small volumes, this replica edition collects the complete work into one book that will surprise and delight even those students of history who believe they know everything there is to know about Lincoln.
Author : William Henry Herndon
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Page : 242 pages
File Size : 10,31 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Presidents
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Author : William Henry Herndon
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 18,10 MB
Release : 2014-08-07
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ISBN : 9781498193719
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1890 Edition.
Author : William Henry 1818-1891 Herndon
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,93 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781019372067
This monumental biography of Abraham Lincoln, published in 1889, is a masterpiece of historical scholarship. Herndon and Weik were two of Lincoln's closest friends and advisers, and their insights into his life and career are unrivaled. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the politics of the 19th century, or the life and legacy of one of America's greatest presidents. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : William H. Herndon
Publisher : Trieste Publishing
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 46,32 MB
Release : 2017-10-03
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ISBN : 9780649601813
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