Why We Love LincolnThis story, brought to us by the remarkable reporter and writer James Creelman, is a more personal and straightforward portrayal of the most popular U.S. President. The account is told in an easy manner that provides many perspectives into Lincoln's ethos and character, making the story of Lincoln accessible to readers. |
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... tall, straight, fair, and a kind-hearted motherly Christian. The American people owe a debt to this noble matron who did so much to influence and develop the character of the boy who was yet to save the nation from destruction. She was ...
... tall, straight, fair, and a kind-hearted motherly Christian. The American people owe a debt to this noble matron who did so much to influence and develop the character of the boy who was yet to save the nation from destruction. She was ...
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... tall, and there was no stronger youth in the community than the lank, loose-limbed boy in deerskins, linsey-woolsey ... taller his skill and strength as a woodchopper and rail-splitter, and his willingness to do any kind of work, however ...
... tall, and there was no stronger youth in the community than the lank, loose-limbed boy in deerskins, linsey-woolsey ... taller his skill and strength as a woodchopper and rail-splitter, and his willingness to do any kind of work, however ...
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... tall , tanned , awkward woodchopper and farm drudge ; gawky , angular , iron - muscled , with bare feet or moccasins , deerhide breeches and coonskin cap , battling out in the forest against his own ignorance and , by sheer force of ...
... tall , tanned , awkward woodchopper and farm drudge ; gawky , angular , iron - muscled , with bare feet or moccasins , deerhide breeches and coonskin cap , battling out in the forest against his own ignorance and , by sheer force of ...
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