The apprenticeship of Abraham Lincoln

by Olivia E. Coolidge

A biography concentrating on the first fifty years in the life of Abraham Lincoln who became President at the age of fifty-two.

Genres: Nonfiction, British Literature

242 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

Olivia Coolidge was born in London, England, in 1908. She received her education at Somerville College, Oxford University, where her main subjects included Latin, Greek, and philosophy. These studies helped her earn her place in the pantheon of children's literature through her mythological re-tellings demonstrating careful research and the adroit capacity to bring the past to life.

Reviews

[Zachary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did like this book. The book did teach me a lot about Lincoln. The whole reason I chose this book in the first place is because I needed a biography and I liked Abraham Lincoln. One thing that I didn't really like about this is that it started with him while he was president. I wish I could've learned more from before he was president. The biography did go in depth about Lincoln. This book also helps me in social studies for the civil war time period.

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