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Herndon's Lincoln V1: The True Story Of A Great Life By William Herndon, For Twenty Years His Friend And Law Partner
This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
220 pages, Paperback
Published September 12, 2007
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March 20, 2008
Avuncular - as a reference to Mark Twain who was a dirty old man.
"thus life came and went and these were men and women who seemed to have been candles lighted and to be seen...until a sudden gust of wind had come and their lights no longer met the eyes; they had been, they no longer were" pg. 85. A. Lincoln in Illinois.
"thus life came and went and these were men and women who seemed to have been candles lighted and to be seen...until a sudden gust of wind had come and their lights no longer met the eyes; they had been, they no longer were" pg. 85. A. Lincoln in Illinois.
September 29, 2019
Amazing
It’s amazing hearing so many anecdotes and details from a close friend and confidant. Not as salacious or controversial as it may have seemed during the time published, and it both magnifies and removes mystique as a student of history who can read between the lines and feel still closer to this greatest American and his true nature and personality.
It’s amazing hearing so many anecdotes and details from a close friend and confidant. Not as salacious or controversial as it may have seemed during the time published, and it both magnifies and removes mystique as a student of history who can read between the lines and feel still closer to this greatest American and his true nature and personality.
December 16, 2012
Great historical read. The author, a friend and business partner, writes with no guile. If he saw it, he says, if he didn't, he says. Having spent years with the great leader, he is well qualified to write about Lincoln. He saw good and bad. Be prepared because this great book along with the following volume shows Lincoln as he was. Herndon does not write as a revisionist but pure fact. Refreshing!
September 4, 2013
Great look into the life of Lincoln before he became the great emancipator, written by his friend and law partner. An intimate look at Lincoln's personality and what influences he had in his life that helped him along the path to the presidency. It is a great read!
July 19, 2012
Thought it was pure greatness. Candid. Personal. A tribute to a famous friend, not just a biography
November 21, 2012
On a history kick. Any other suggestions?
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