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Albert & Charles Boni, 1930. Hardcover, xivi, 511 pp. First Boni Edition, 1930, with an Introduction and Notes by Paul M. Angle.
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In good condition/ NO dust jacket. Brown cloth covered boards with gold lettering on front and spine. Light bumping to edges and light overall scuffing fading and soiling to covers as well. Binding solid. Pages lightly aged but otherwise unmarked. This edition of Herndon's Life of Lincoln is a revised and annotated version of the biography originally written by Abraham Lincoln's law partner, William H. Herndon, with assistance from Jesse W. Weik. The book is a first-hand account of Lincoln's personal and professional life, drawing from Herndon's extensive recollections and interviews with those who knew Lincoln intimately. Paul M. Angle, a noted historian, provides an introduction and editorial notes, refining the original text and contextualizing Herndon's perspective. The book presents an unvarnished and sometimes controversial portrait of Lincoln, highlighting his formative years, legal career, and political rise. Herndon's biography remains one of the most important primary sources on Abraham Lincoln, offering a deeply personal yet sometimes contentious view. It was one of the first books to depict Lincoln's struggles with depression, his complex marriage to Mary Todd Lincoln, and his skepticism regarding organized religion. This edition, published in 1930 by Albert & Charles Boni, modernizes and annotates Herndon's original work, making it more accessible to contemporary readers while preserving its authenticity.