Synopsis
A moving family memoir that follows a cross-country train trip to Hodgenville, Kentucky, and the lifelong memories made around Lincoln’s farm.
This edition brings a personal, down-to-earth view of small-town life, history, and the ties that bind a family.
The book weaves together travel stories, scenic landscapes, and intimate moments with grandparents, siblings, and pets. Readers glimpse the everyday wonders of a time and place where history and family life intertwine in keepsake detail.- Join a family on a rail journey that becomes a doorway to Lincoln’s roots and the Kentucky countryside.
- Meet colorful characters, hear stories of the past, and experience a photographer’s-eye view of small-town life.
- See how travel, memory, and place shape a family’s sense of home and heritage.
- Feel the warmth of kinship, curiosity, and ordinary moments that feel extraordinary in hindsight.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Nearly all the incidents related in this book are founded on fact. The general story itself is true. The journey was made practically as described; we remained several months at the home of the boys grandparents, on a farm in Kentucky; we then established our new home in a quiet little county seat in Kentucky, where we still reside. What was seen, and heard, and done, and said, has been faithfully recorded in these pages. While the book is especially intended for children and young people, it is believed that all lovers of nature, and country life, will find pleasure in reading it. To the children, young people, and all lovers of God sgreat, open book of Nature, this book is affectionately sent forth. O. C.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
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