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Book Synopsis Lincoln’s New Salem by : Benjamin P. Thomas
Download or read book Lincoln’s New Salem written by Benjamin P. Thomas and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1956, in this book Benjamin P. Thomas tells the story of the village where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1831 to 1837. His three-part examination of the village often referred to as Lincoln’s “Alma Mater” features the founding and early history of New Salem, Lincoln’s impact on the village and its effect on him, and the story of the Lincoln legend and the reconstruction of the town. Thomas argues convincingly that New Salem was the town where Lincoln acquired faith in himself, faith in people. At 22 the future president drifted into town seeking to become a blacksmith. Thomas introduces us to the people who created New Salem and who knew, influenced, and befriended Lincoln. Thomas highlights Lincoln’s arrival, his relationships with his neighbors, his important wrestling match with Jack Armstrong, his self-education, his quiet career as an Indian fighter, his experience as a postmaster largely indifferent to postal regulations, his financial woes as a businessman, his loyal friends who often came to his aid, and his election to the legislature. This colorful history closes with a discussion of the Lincoln legend. The truth of the stories is unimportant. What matters is that the growing Lincoln legend prompted the gradual realization that New Salem was not a dismal mire from which President Lincoln had had to extricate himself but was, in fact, an energizing force. This realization led to research and finally to the restoration of New Salem, which began in 1932. “No other portion of Lincoln’s life lends itself so readily to intensive study of his environment as do his six years at New Salem.”—Benjamin P. Thomas, Foreword
Author :Joseph M. Di Cola, Foreword by Terry W. Jones Publisher :Arcadia Publishing ISBN 13 :1467136204 Total Pages :128 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (671 download)
Book Synopsis New Salem: A History of Lincoln's Alma Mater by : Joseph M. Di Cola, Foreword by Terry W. Jones
Download or read book New Salem: A History of Lincoln's Alma Mater written by Joseph M. Di Cola, Foreword by Terry W. Jones and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1829, eleven years after Illinois became the twenty-first state, New Salem was founded on a bluff above the Sangamon River. The village provided an essential sanctuary for a friendless, penniless boy named Abraham Lincoln, whose six years there shaped his education and nurtured his ambition. Eclipsed by the neighboring settlement of Petersburg, New Salem had dwindled into a ghost town by 1840. However, it reemerged in the early part of the twentieth century as one of the most successful preservation efforts in American history. Author Joseph Di Cola relates the full story of New Salem's fascinating heritage.
Book Synopsis Lincoln at New Salem by : Thomas P. Reep
Download or read book Lincoln at New Salem written by Thomas P. Reep and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the life of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) when he lived in New Salem, Menard County, Illinois & a history of New Salem & the people who settled there during this time.
Book Synopsis Chicago's Highways, Old and New by : Milo Milton Quaife
Download or read book Chicago's Highways, Old and New written by Milo Milton Quaife and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Recipes from America's Restored Villages by : Jean Anderson
Download or read book Recipes from America's Restored Villages written by Jean Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Interior written by and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 1462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Reconstructing Historic Landmarks by : Wayde Brown
Download or read book Reconstructing Historic Landmarks written by Wayde Brown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historic reconstructions have been a consistent part of the historic preservation and heritage conservation movements in the United States and Canada. Indeed, reconstruction has been the primary tool at the most influential historic sites, for example: the Governor's Palace and the Capitol at Colonial Williamsburg, USA, and in Canada, the Fortress of Louisbourg. Dozens of other reconstructions have appeared during the past century in North America, undertaken by individuals, communities, states, and provinces, and by national agencies responsible for cultural heritage. Despite this prevalence, historic reconstructions have received little scholarly attention and the question of what motivated the proponents of these projects remains largely unexamined. This book explores that question through detailed studies of ten historic reconstructions located throughout Canada and the United States, ranging from 1908 to 2011. Drawing upon diverse archival sources and site investigations, the proponents of each site are given voice to address their need to remake these landmarks, be it to sustain, to challenge, or even subvert a historical narrative, or – with reference to contemporary heritage studies – to reclaim these spaces. Reconstructing Historic Landmarks provides a fascinating insight into these shifting concepts of history in North America and will be of considerable interest both to students and scholars of historic preservation and indeed to heritage professionals involved in reconstructions themselves.
Book Synopsis Illinois: A Descriptive and Historical Guide by :
Download or read book Illinois: A Descriptive and Historical Guide written by and published by US History Publishers. This book was released on 1971 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Mississippi Valley Historical Review by :
Download or read book The Mississippi Valley Historical Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes articles and reviews covering all aspects of American history. Formerly the Mississippi Valley Historical Review,
Book Synopsis The WPA Guide to Illinois by : Federal Writers' Project
Download or read book The WPA Guide to Illinois written by Federal Writers' Project and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors—many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures—were commissioned to write these important books. John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ralph Ellison are among the more than 6,000 writers, editors, historians, and researchers who documented this celebration of local histories. Photographs, drawings, driving tours, detailed descriptions of towns, and rich cultural details exhibit each state’s unique flavor. The Prarie State, nestled in the heart of the Midwest among the Great Lakes and Mississippi River, is finely represented in the WPA Guide to Illinois. The section on Chicago could stand alone as a guidebook in itself, spanning over 100 pages and incorporating the history and tourist attractions of the city. An essay about Abraham Lincoln by then governor Henry Horner, 26 total tours of the state, and a list of 50 books about the state of Illinois are also included in this extensive guide.
Book Synopsis Lincoln's Old Friends of Menard County, Illinois by : Dale Thomas
Download or read book Lincoln's Old Friends of Menard County, Illinois written by Dale Thomas and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of twenty-two, Abraham Lincoln arrived in New Salem, Illinois, as a "strange, friendless, uneducated, penniless boy" (in his own words). He did not remain friendless for long. Meet the community that welcomed him: Bennett and Elizabeth Abell, the couple who guided him through heartache; Mary Owens, Elizabeth Abell's sister who helped educate him in the realm of the heart; Mentor Graham, the schoolmaster who helped teach him; Bowling Green, the jolly justice of the peace who allowed Lincoln to practice law before his court; and Slicky Bill Greene, who clerked with Lincoln at a frontier dry goods store. Making good use of primary sources overlooked by many historians, Dale Thomas helps flesh out the important story of Lincoln's formative years in Menard County.
Book Synopsis Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History from 458 A. D. to 1909 by : Benson John Lossing
Download or read book Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History from 458 A. D. to 1909 written by Benson John Lossing and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History from 458 A.D. to 1905 by : Benson John Lossing
Download or read book Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History from 458 A.D. to 1905 written by Benson John Lossing and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History from 458 A.D. to 1902 by :
Download or read book Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History from 458 A.D. to 1902 written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Enigmatic Tales Trio: Poirot Investigates, Ghost Stories, Sons and Lovers (Poirot Investigates/ Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories/ Sons and Lovers) by : Agatha Christie
Download or read book Enigmatic Tales Trio: Poirot Investigates, Ghost Stories, Sons and Lovers (Poirot Investigates/ Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories/ Sons and Lovers) written by Agatha Christie and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-21 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie [ASIN: B09Y33LQJ4] Join the legendary detective Hercule Poirot in a collection of intriguing mysteries with Agatha Christie's "Poirot Investigates." Each tale is a masterclass in deduction and suspense, showcasing Christie's brilliance in crafting clever and captivating mysteries. Book 2: Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories [ASIN: B0CNLQVD8V] Dive into the supernatural with a collection of ghost stories, including "Present at a Hanging," by various authors. This anthology explores the eerie and mysterious, offering a spine-tingling reading experience that will haunt your imagination long after the stories conclude. Book 3: Sons and Lovers by D. H. Lawrence [ASIN: B0CBFGCTNF] Experience the complexities of love and family dynamics with D. H. Lawrence's "Sons and Lovers." This classic novel delves into the intimate relationships of the Morel family, exploring themes of passion, identity, and the challenges of pursuing one's desires.
Download or read book Dollars & Sense written by and published by . This book was released on 1987-02 with total page 910 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis 100 Essential Lincoln Books by : Michael Burkhimer
Download or read book 100 Essential Lincoln Books written by Michael Burkhimer and published by Cumberland House Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few politicians have fascinated the American people as much as Abraham Lincoln. The 1990s witnessed heightened interest in the sixteenth president and a flood of books about him that continues to the present. A recent tally indicates that at least 14,000 books and pamphlets have been written about him. The last guide to the best Lincoln books was produced in 1946. Since then several thousand more titles have been published. As a result, anyone interested in reading about him faces a daunting task in seeking out the books that offer the keenest insights into the man and the legend and lore that surround him. Michael Burkhimer's 100 Essential Lincoln Books offers a guide to this vast body of Lincoln literature. He chooses books that are indispensable for both book collectors and readers intent on learning more about Lincoln. The importance of each work is outlined with an emphasis on how it has contributed to Lincoln studies. Burkhimer's criteria for selection are based on the book's originality, sources, interpretations, writing style, and overall contribution. Titles are arranged chronologically in order of their first publication, ranging from 1866 (Francis B. Carpenter's Six Months at the While House with Abraham Lincoln) to 2002 (William Lee Miller's Lincoln's Virtues). The recent resurgence of interest in Lincoln is reflected in that almost one-third of the books described here have appeared since 1990. To further aid the curious Lincoln reader, each title is classified under a general heading, such as assassination, biography, family and genealogy, and reminiscences. Indexes of authors and headings are also included.
