More books have been written about Abraham Lincoln than about any other president in United States history. And now, story archeologist Joe Wheeler has gatheredfor the first time everthe most beloved, the most deeply moving stories about Lincoln ever written. In this treasure you will discover who Lincoln really was through stories that bring to life the powerful principles upon which America was founded. This rare and beautiful heirloom collection reveals the servant heart of President Lincoln, his dedication to the people who served him, and his homespun humor and wisdom. These are the stories that build character and inspire conviction in those who read and hear them. Gathered for the very purpose of being passed from generation to generation, these delightful stories will become favorites of adults and children alikeas parents and grandparents read them again and again to their children and grandchildren. Collected over a lifetime from old magazines and publicationsmost published between the 1880s and the 1950sthese stories tell of the personal life of Lincoln, his tumultuous years during the Civil War, and the impact he had on the people who met him.