Nancy Hanks of Wilderness Road / Le Sueur, Meridel

The story of Abraham Lincoln's mother describing her wilderness life and the influence she had on her son, who would grow up to become President of the United States.

A story of the life of Nancy Hanks, presented in the form of an argument between the narrator's grandmother and Nancy's cousin Dennis, providing insights into the character of the pioneer woman who gave birth to Abraham Lincoln and molded him as a boy.