** "He Knew Lincoln, and Other Billy Brown Stories" by Ida M. Tarbell is a series of stories from the early 1900s told through Billy Brown's memories; Billy recalls his time in Illinois and the moments he shared with Abraham Lincoln. Billy tells of the times Lincoln visited his drug store, offering snapshots of Lincoln as not only a great leader, but also as an everyday man who enjoyed jokes and built relationships with those around him. This portrayal reveals Lincoln's humor and the strong bonds he formed with his community, painting a picture of an approachable statesman deeply rooted in the lives of regular people as he understood their hardships and celebrated their happiness. **
He Knew Lincoln, and Other Billy Brown Stories
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
** A small-town man shares his captivating memories of conversations with one of the nation's most important presidents, revealing a side of him that history books often overlook.
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About the AuthorIda Minerva Tarbell was an American writer, investigative journalist, biographer, and lecturer. She was one of the leading muckrakers and reformers of the Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was a pioneer of investigative journalism.
Ida Minerva Tarbell was an American writer, investigative journalist, biographer, and lecturer. She was one of the leading muckrakers and reformers of the Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was a pioneer of investigative journalism.
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