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Late in 1863 a young painter named Francis B. Carpenter wished to commemorate the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. The likable and well-connected Carpenter received President Lincoln's consent during a visit to the White House. "Well, Mr. Carpenter, we will turn you... Read Full Overview

This insightful memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into the private world of President Abraham Lincoln during the critical months of the Civil War in 1864. Written by Francis Bicknell Carpenter, a noted portrait painter who spent six months living in the White House, the... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The Inner Life of Abraham Lincoln: Six Months at the White House is a book written by F. B. Carpenter. The book provides a detailed account of the personal and private life of Abraham Lincoln during his presidency. Carpenter, who was a portrait artist, had the opportunity to... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The inner life of Abraham Lincoln six months at the White House This book, "The inner life of Abraham Lincoln Six months at the White House", by F.B. Carpenter, is a replication of a book originally published before 1868. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so... Read Full Overview

""The Inner Life of Abraham Lincoln: Six Months at the White House"" is a book written by F.B. Carpenter that offers an intimate look at the personal life of the 16th President of the United States. Carpenter was a painter who was commissioned to create a portrait of Lincoln... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.