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A Reporter for Lincoln: Story of Henry E. Wing Soldier and Newspaperman

A Reporter for Lincoln: Story of Henry E. Wing Soldier and Newspaperman

Tarbell, Ida M.

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1161491139
ISBN13: 9781161491135
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Reporter for Lincoln: Story of Henry E. Wing Soldier and Newspaperman is a biographical account written by Ida M. Tarbell that chronicles the life of Henry E. Wing. Wing was a soldier who fought in the American Civil War and later became a journalist, working as a reporter during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. The book delves into Wing's experiences as a soldier, including his capture and imprisonment by the Confederacy, and his subsequent career as a journalist. Tarbell's writing provides a vivid portrayal of the challenges and triumphs that Wing faced throughout his life, as well as the historical context of the Civil War and Lincoln's presidency. The book is a compelling read for history enthusiasts and those interested in the lives of remarkable individuals who shaped the course of American history.1927. Tarbell is best noted as being one of the original muckrakers because of her book, The History of the Standard Oil Company, which played a role in helping to shut down the Standard Oil monopoly. She is also recognized for the Life of Abraham Lincoln. This volume is the story of the adventures of Henry E. Wing, cub reporter for the New York Tribune in the last year of the Civil War, his account of his experiences and close relationship with Abraham Lincoln. It is based on his own letters and writings, supplemented by his many conversations with the author in the last year of his life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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