A comprehensive biography of one of America's greatest presidents, with a particular focus on Lincoln's life and legacy. This book takes readers on a journey from Lincoln's humble beginnings in Kentucky, through his rise to prominence in Illinois, to his election as president and his untimely death at the hands of an assassin. Along the way, we learn about Lincoln's remarkable achievements as a politician, statesman, and leader, and gain insight into the complex and troubled times in which he lived. 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.