A Reporter for Lincoln: Story of Henry E. Wing Soldier and Newspaperman - Paperback

by Ida M. Tarbell (Author)

""A Reporter for Lincoln: Story of Henry E. Wing Soldier and Newspaperman"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Ida M. Tarbell. The book narrates the life story of Henry E. Wing, who was a soldier and a newspaperman during the American Civil War. The book starts with Wing's early life and his decision to join the Union Army during the Civil War. It then follows his journey as a soldier, his experiences during the war, and his eventual discharge from the army. After the war, Wing became a newspaperman and started working for the Chicago Tribune. He covered several important events of the time, including the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The book provides an in-depth account of Wing's life as a journalist, his reporting style, and his contributions to the field of journalism. The book also sheds light on the political and social climate of the time and how it affected the lives of people like Wing. It highlights the challenges faced by journalists during that era and the role of newspapers in shaping public opinion. Overall, ""A Reporter for Lincoln: Story of Henry E. Wing Soldier and Newspaperman"" is a well-researched and engaging account of a remarkable man's life and his contributions to journalism and the history of the United States.1927. Tarbell is best noted as being one of the original muckrakers because of her book, The History of the Standard Oil Company, which played a role in helping to shut down the Standard Oil monopoly. She is also recognized for the Life of Abraham Lincoln. This volume is the story of the adventures of Henry E. Wing, cub reporter for the New York Tribune in the last year of the Civil War, his account of his experiences and close relationship with Abraham Lincoln. It is based on his own letters and writings, supplemented by his many conversations with the author in the last year of his life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.