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Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years-I

Carl Sandburg’s Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years – Volume I paints a richly human picture of America’s 16th president before he rose to national prominence. More than a factual biography, it is a literary work that captures the atmosphere of the frontier, the struggles of common people, and the development of Lincoln’s character. This volume highlights how Lincoln’s modest upbringing and self-education prepared him for future statesmanship, making it both an inspiring biography and a significant contribution to American historical literature.

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E 457 1926 v.1

Publisher

New York : Charles Scribner\'s Sons., 1926

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480 p.

Language

English

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E 457 1926 v.1

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Edition

The Sangam Edition

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Presidents — United States — Biography
United States — History — 19th century
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809–1865 — Childhood and youth
Frontier and pioneer life — United States

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Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years – Volume I by Carl Sandburg, first published in 1926, is the opening part of Sandburg’s monumental six-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln. This first volume traces Lincoln’s early life, from his birth in Kentucky (1809) through his formative years in Indiana and Illinois, covering his experiences as a farm boy, rail-splitter, store clerk, and budding politician. Sandburg blends historical fact with his poetic narrative style, offering a vivid portrait of Lincoln’s character, his struggles, and the humble beginnings that shaped his leadership and vision.

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