“The death of Mrs. Lincoln was a serious loss to her husband and children. Abraham's sister Sarah was only eleven years old, and the tasks and cares of the little household were altogether too heavy for her years and experience.”
Quote by John George Nicolay
Work
A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln: Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: a History ...
This book offers a summarized account of Abraham Lincoln's life, drawing upon the extensive research and detailed narrative found in Nicolay and Hay's original biography. more
Author
John George Nicolay
John George Nicolay was an American historian and biographer, renowned for his studies of President Abraham Lincoln. Born on February 26, 1832, he passed away on September 26, 1901. His most famous work is 'Life and Letters of Abraham Lincoln', co-authored with John Hay, which provided an in-depth analysis of Lincoln's life and character. more
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