Publisher's Synopsis
""Lincoln and Ann Rutledge: And the Pioneers of New Salem"" is a historical book written by William H. Herndon. The book tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's early life in New Salem, Illinois, and his relationship with Ann Rutledge, a woman he was said to be deeply in love with. The book also provides a detailed account of the early pioneers who settled in New Salem and their struggles to establish a new community in the frontier. Herndon, who was a close friend and law partner of Lincoln, provides a unique perspective on Lincoln's life and character, drawing on his personal knowledge and interviews with those who knew Lincoln and Rutledge. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the early years of one of America's most revered presidents and his connection to the people and places that shaped his life.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.
