Lincoln's boys : John Hay, John Nicolay, and the war for Lincoln's image

Lincoln's boys : John Hay, John Nicolay, and the war for Lincoln's image / Joshua Zeitz.

Author/creator	Zeitz, Joshua
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	New York : Viking, 2014.
Description	viii, 390 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Friends and associates. Hay, John, 1838-1905. Nicolay, John G. (John George), 1832-1901. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Influence. Private secretaries--United States --Biography. Presidents--United States --Staff --Biography. Presidents--United States --Biography.

Contents	Prologue: June 13, 1905 -- Exile in the west -- The homes of free white people -- It was my privilege to witness -- The prairies are on fire -- Wide awake -- A young man of his age -- Despotic act in the cause of union -- God placed him where he is -- New birth of freedom -- His heart was too sad -- Europe -- Pike County balladeer -- Breadwinners -- A model for all good little boys to follow -- Our ideal hero -- We are Lincoln men all through -- Lincolniana -- The fellows who came of age in the Lincoln years -- Epilogue: July 25, 1947.
Abstract	A timely and intimate look into Abraham Lincoln's White House through the lives of his two closest aides and confidants.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-374) and index.
LCCN	2013017052
ISBN	9780670025664
ISBN	0670025666 (hardcover)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	E457.2 .Z45 2014	✔ Available	Place Hold