"Here I Have Lived: " a History of Lincoln's Springfield 1821-1865
Hardcover
1971 · Chicago & Lincoln's New Salem
by Angle, Paul M.
Chicago & Lincoln's New Salem: Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1971. Hardcover. A soiled and aged edition in Very Good+ condition in a Good dust-jacket that is generally soiled and has many chips and other wear to the outer trim ; This comprehensive history of Lincoln's hometown of Springfield, Illinois, covers the period from 1821 to 1865, during which time the city grew from a small frontier settlement into a major center of trade and commerce. The author provides a wealth of detail on the people, events, and institutions of Springfield during this time, as well as an insightful assessment of Lincoln's relationship with his hometown.; 8vo; 313 pages . (Inventory #: 59284)