""Why Lincoln Laughed"" is a book written by Russell H. Conwell that explores the humorous side of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. The book delves into Lincoln's wit, his love for storytelling, and his ability to use humor to diffuse tense situations. Conwell uses anecdotes and stories to illustrate Lincoln's humorous side, including his famous response to a request to remove General Grant from command: ""I can't spare this man, he fights."" The book also examines how Lincoln's humor helped him ...
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""Why Lincoln Laughed"" is a book written by Russell H. Conwell that explores the humorous side of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. The book delves into Lincoln's wit, his love for storytelling, and his ability to use humor to diffuse tense situations. Conwell uses anecdotes and stories to illustrate Lincoln's humorous side, including his famous response to a request to remove General Grant from command: ""I can't spare this man, he fights."" The book also examines how Lincoln's humor helped him cope with the immense stress and pressure of leading the country during the Civil War. Overall, ""Why Lincoln Laughed"" provides a unique perspective on one of America's most beloved and respected leaders.1922. Genius is often defined with complacent assurance as the ability and disposition to do hard work. That is frequently the truth; but it is not always the truth. Abraham Lincoln did much of the many kinds of hard work, but that does not account for his genius. Can he be successfully imitated? Why did his laugh vibrate so far, and why was his humor so inimitable? Contents: when Lincoln was laughed at; President and pilgrim; Lincoln reads Artemus Ward aloud; some Lincoln anecdotes; what made him laugh; humor in the political situation; why Lincoln loved laughter; Lincoln and John Brown.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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