This work is a biography of Lincoln, written by his law partner and close associate William Herndon.

First published in 1889 under title: Herndon's Lincoln.

William H. Herndon's Life of Lincoln, written to counteract the worshipful view of Abraham Lincoln held by the public, caused enormous controversy when first published in 1889.

This work is a biography of Lincoln, written by his law partner and close associate William Herndon.