Lincoln's New Salem is a historical book written by Benjamin Platt Thomas. The book explores the life and times of Abraham Lincoln during his early years in New Salem, Illinois. It provides a detailed account of Lincoln's experiences and the people he encountered during his time in New Salem, including his work as a store clerk, his involvement in local politics, and his relationships with the community. The book also delves into the history of New Salem itself, describing the town's founding and development, as well as the challenges it faced during Lincoln's time there. Thomas provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the town, and how they shaped Lincoln's worldview and political beliefs.Overall, Lincoln's New Salem is a comprehensive and engaging account of an important period in Abraham Lincoln's life, and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the man who would go on to become one of America's greatest presidents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.