This engaging and informative biography recounts the life and accomplishments of America's 16th president in clear, simple language that is easy for young readers to understand. From Lincoln's humble beginnings in a log cabin to his rise to the highest office in the land, Harriet Putnam paints a vivid portrait of this iconic figure in American history. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to introduce young people to the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.