John G. Nicolay's 'A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln' is a concise yet insightful biography of the iconic American president. Nicolay's writing style is straightforward and accessible, making this book perfect for both academics and general readers interested in delving into Lincoln's life and legacy. The book provides a condensed version of Nicolay & Hay's comprehensive biography, offering a quick but thorough overview of Lincoln's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the greatest leaders in American history. Nicolay's attention to detail and historical context brings depth to his narrative, allowing readers to immerse themselves in Lincoln's world and understand the challenges he faced during his presidency. As a trusted assistant and friend to Lincoln during his lifetime, Nicolay offers a unique perspective on the man behind the myth, shedding light on both his personal struggles and political triumphs. I highly recommend 'A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln' to anyone seeking a compelling and informative account of this influential figure in American history.

Excerpt from A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln: Condensed From Nicolay Hay's, Abraham Lincoln; A History When Thomas Lincoln was about twenty-eight years old he married Nancy Hanks, a niece of his employer, near Beechland, in Washington County. She was a good-looking young woman of twenty-three, also from Virginia, and so far superior to her husband in educa tion that she could read and write, and taught him how to sign his name. Neither one of the young cou ple had any money or property; but in those days liv ing was not expensive, and they doubtless considered his trade a sufficient provision for the future. He brought her to a little house in Elizabethtown, where a daughter was born to them the following year. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: A History, is widely accepted as one of the most intimate and accurate biographies of the great President. Written not long after Lincoln's death, by men who knew him well and for many years, it is a massive volume of information --- detailed, but cumbersome. This book, a condensation by John J. Nicolay himself, preserves the personal look at Lincoln, and the essentials of his complex and fascinating life.Many books have been written about Abraham Lincoln in the 150 years since his death, and probably many more will be in the next century and a half, but few if any will have the character of one written by his friends and associates.