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Title: Abraham Lincoln, the pioneer boy and how he became president : the story of his life
Year: 1896 (1890s)
Authors: Thayer, William Makepeace, 1820-1898
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Presidents
Publisher: London : Hodder and Stoughton
Contributing Library: Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
Digitizing Sponsor: The Institute of Museum and Library Services through an Indiana State Library LSTA Grant

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ave. Another boy, Dennis F. Hanks, his cousin, was oneof his boon companions, though a little older than him-self. Thomas Sparrow, who reared Nancy Hanks towomanhood (Mrs. Lincoln), had given Dennis a home inhis family, and Sparrow was now a neighbour of ThomasLincoln, and Dennis and Abe playmates. Denniswas a great lover of hunting and fishing, and Abeaccompanied him upon many a long tramp, though hewas not old enough to use firearms; nor did he everbecome expert in either hunting or fishing. The Lincoln cabin on Knob Creek was very littlebetter than the one on Nolin Creek. It was a floorlesslog-house, with one room below and a loft above, andthe usual accompaniment of stools, skillet, and Dutchoven. Here Abe began to show signs of remarkablebrightness, as evinced by his tact, intelligence, and aims.It was noticeable that he was more precocious than otherchildren of his age ; and his parents were not slow toperceive and appreciate the fact. The next chapterpresents him in a new role.
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A SCHOOL-BOY, O INEY is goin to keep school, remirked Mr. XV Lincoln to his wife, one day, and he wants toknow if Sarah and Abe will go. I hope so, certainly, though he cant be much of ateacher, any way, replied Mrs. L. A poor school isbetter than none. There can be no doubt about that, continuedMr. Lincoln. It wont take Riney long to tellthe children all he knows; but that is better thannothing. He cant write nor cipher, added his wife, and aman who cant do that cant be much of a reader. Well, readin is all he claims, said Mr. Lincoln. He has nothin to do with figgers or writin. Heproposes to learn boys and girls what he knows, andnothing more. Thats about all the best of them can do,—teachwhat they know, Mrs. L. answered. To attemptmore would be foolish indeed. This Hezekiah Riney was a new comer, and he hadsettled within a half mile of Lincolns cabin. He wasa rough, ignorant man, with scarcely one qualificationfor a teacher, even in that wild untutored country. Buthe wanted to ek

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