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A young prairie boy whose simple days shaped a nation rediscover the untold textures of Abraham Lincoln's childhood in a vividly restored classic.
In The Boyhood of Lincoln: A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk by Hezekiah Butterworth follows the formative years of Lincoln against the drama of the Black Hawk era. Blending historical fiction with meticulous research, Butterworth paints the early life of Lincoln through the eyes of neighbors, teachers, and the enigmatic Tunker Schoolmaster, illuminating how frontier hardships, moral lessons, and community struggles forged a leader. Readers will find scenes of prairie life, the Black Hawk War narrative, and intimate portraits of family and faith that reveal Lincoln s character long before the presidency.
This edition from Alpha Editions revives a work out of print for decades, carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this volume is a collector s item and cultural treasure: annotated and remastered to preserve Hezekiah Butterworth s voice while making the story accessible to modern readers. Perfect for fans of historical fiction Lincoln titles, collectors of 19th century America literature, and anyone curious about Abraham Lincoln childhood and Lincoln's formative years, the book doubles as educational historical fiction and an evocative American frontier tale.
Whether you seek a gripping Tunker Schoolmaster story, a Lincoln historical novel, or a heartfelt Black Hawk era account, this restored classic reconnects readers with the roots of a legend.
