This book provides a unique perspective on the life and career of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most important figures in American history. The author focuses on Lincoln's personal life and the many tragedies he experienced, including the death of several family members and the Civil War. This book offers an intimate portrait of a complex and fascinating man.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.