""Personal Recollections Of: Early Decatur, Abraham Lincoln, Richard J. Oglesby And The Civil War"" is a historical book written by Jane Martin Johns and published in 1912. The book is a collection of personal recollections of the author, who lived in Decatur, Illinois during the mid-19th century. In her memoir, Johns shares her experiences of growing up in Decatur, her encounters with Abraham Lincoln and Richard J. Oglesby, and her observations of the Civil War. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the author's life. The first chapter describes the early history of Decatur, including the arrival of the first settlers and the establishment of the town. The second chapter focuses on the author's childhood and her memories of growing up in Decatur during the 1850s. The third chapter is dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, who visited Decatur several times during his political career. Johns shares her personal experiences of meeting Lincoln and her observations of his speeches and interactions with the people of Decatur. The fourth chapter focuses on Richard J. Oglesby, a Civil War general and politician who also had close ties to Decatur. Johns shares her memories of Oglesby and his contributions to the town and the state of Illinois. The final chapter of the book is dedicated to the Civil War, which had a significant impact on Decatur and the surrounding areas. Johns shares her observations of the war and its effects on the people of Decatur, including the soldiers who fought in the conflict. Overall, ""Personal Recollections Of: Early Decatur, Abraham Lincoln, Richard J. Oglesby And The Civil War"" provides a unique perspective on the history of Decatur and its connection to some of the most important figures and events of the mid-19th century.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.
- | Author: Jane Martin Johns
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 02, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 272 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1436608554
- | ISBN-13: 9781436608558
