Inhaltsangabe
Lincoln's New Salem is a historical book written by Benjamin Platt Thomas. The book explores the life and times of Abraham Lincoln during his early years in New Salem, Illinois. It provides a detailed account of Lincoln's experiences and the people he encountered during his time in New Salem, including his work as a store clerk, his involvement in local politics, and his relationships with the community. The book also delves into the history of New Salem itself, describing the town's founding and development, as well as the challenges it faced during Lincoln's time there. Thomas provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the town, and how they shaped Lincoln's worldview and political beliefs.Overall, Lincoln's New Salem is a comprehensive and engaging account of an important period in Abraham Lincoln's life, and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the man who would go on to become one of America's greatest presidents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Reseña del editor
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.
Biografía del autor
Benjamin P. Thomas (19021;1956), a lifetime Lincoln scholar, is best known for his definitive "Abraham Lincoln, A Biography.
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