What characteristic of Lincoln is referred to in the line beginning
"Called mirth"? Are great men so rare as the author seems to think? Why
is the cast a good means of telling of "such a one as he"? Look
carefully at one of Lincoln's portraits, and then read this poem aloud
to yourself.

Compare this poem with the sonnet _On the Life-Mask of Abraham Lincoln_,
page 210.


COLLATERAL READINGS

Abraham Lincoln: A Short Life John G. Nicolay
The Boys' Life of Lincoln Helen Nicolay
Personal Traits of Abraham Lincoln " "
Lincoln the Lawyer F.T. Hill
Passages from the Speeches and Letters
of Abraham Lincoln R.W. Gilder (Ed.)
Lincoln's Own Stories Anthony Gross
Lincoln Norman Hapgood
Abraham Lincoln, the Boy and the Man James Morgan
Father Abraham Ida Tarbell
He Knew Lincoln[6] " "
Life of Abraham Lincoln " "
Abraham Lincoln Robert G. Ingersoll
Abraham Lincoln Noah Brooks
Abraham Lincoln for Boys and Girls C.W. Moores
The Graysons Edward Eggleston
The Perfect Tribute[6] M.R.S. Andrews
The Toy Shop[6] M.S. Gerry