The Life of Abraham Lincoln, Volume One [Hardcover] Barton, William E. and Photographs

Description

1925 edition. Volume 1 only. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library. Hardcover has significant wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages have some occasional stains and marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1925 edition of William E. Barton’s “The Life of Abraham Lincoln, Volume One” offers a window into the early 20th-century fascination with the 16th President’s life and legacy. Published just over 60 years after Lincoln’s assassination, Barton’s work reflects the reverence and mythologizing that had already begun to surround Lincoln’s persona. As a former library book, this copy bears the patina of frequent handling and study, with markings and labels hinting at its role in educating generations of readers about one of America’s most iconic figures. Despite its well-worn exterior, the book’s interior remains largely intact, a testament to the durability of this early biographical account. For collectors and Lincoln enthusiasts, this volume represents an opportunity to engage with a formative work in the vast canon of Lincoln literature, a reminder of the enduring appeal of his life story and the evolving ways in which it has been interpreted and shared over time.