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Herndon's Lincoln

Herndon's Lincoln

Written by: William H. Herndon Jesse William Weik
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A biography of Abraham Lincoln by his long-time law partner, William Herndon and Herndon's collaborator, Jesse Weik. The book is notable for its extensive use of first hand interviews (unusual for its time) and for Herndon's overriding determination to convey an affectionate but frank picture of his law partner's life story as remembered by Lincoln's family, friends, associates and neighbors. (Summary by RalphK)Copyright Children's Fiction Genre Art Social Sciences
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