Out of the Wilderness: The Life of Abraham Lincoln

by William Hanchett

Book Overview

In Out of Darkness William Hanchett, a leading Lincoln Scholar,
follows Abraham Lincoln from his birth and chronicles his thirst for education,
his achievements as a lawyer and congressman, his presidency, and his
assassination.
Hanchett gives readers a deeper understanding of how Lincoln's self-directed
study and clear thinking offset his lack of a formal education, enabling
him to become a respected and successful...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252064003
• ISBN13: 9780252064005
• Release Date: February 1994
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

This book is a good overview of Lincoln's life.

The author has purposely addressed the dearth of readable and manageable accounts of Lincoln's life and career. Young people and adults alike will find this book valuable. Although brief compared to the usual tomes written on this subject, the reader will gain a good understanding of the formation of Lincoln's character and magnitude of what he a accomplished. The author's style is smooth and engaging allowing the reader to think about the subject matter rather than struggling from one paragraph to the next. I found that the end of the book came quickley and without great labor. The curious reader will come away from this book with a desire for more knowledge and understanding of this great man.