Truth Is Stranger than Fiction; or, The True Genesis of a Wonderful Man

CATHEY, James H.

Published by (The author, NP, 1899

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One of two editions first published in 1899 (the other title The Genesis of Lincoln). 12mo (18 cm). 185 pp. Portrait plates. Monaghan 1243: "An account of alleged union of Nancy Hanks and Abraham Enloe in Buncombe County, N.C., based on tradition and the physical resemblance of Lincoln to the Enloes." Thornton 1940. Title page with a contemporary stamp "Send all orders to / Alfred Williams & Company, / Raleigh, N.C." Original gilt-stamped red cloth (rubbed), floral endpapers, all edges sprinkled red; several signatures pulled, but a good solid copy.

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Title
Truth Is Stranger than Fiction; or, The True Genesis of a Wonderful Man
Author
CATHEY, James H.
Publisher
(The author, NP
Publication year
1899
Binding
Hardcover
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