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To explore Abraham Lincoln's early life in New Salem, focusing on his feelings of isolation and the development of personal relationships.

June 14, 2026The Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association

Lincoln on Lincoln: New Salem's “Strange, Friendless, Uneducated, Penniless Boy”

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To explore Abraham Lincoln's early life in New Salem, focusing on his feelings of isolation and the development of personal relationships.
Analysis of Lincoln's personal notes and letters from his time in New Salem.
Historical context provided by biographical accounts of Lincoln's early experiences.
Identification of themes related to friendship, education, and personal growth.
Lincoln characterized himself as a 'strange, friendless, uneducated, penniless boy' upon arriving in New Salem.
His lack of formal education did not prevent him from forming significant political alliances during his time there.
Lincoln's social abilities allowed him to transition from isolation to having numerous political allies by the time he left New Salem.

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This narrative examines Lincoln's formative years in New Salem, highlighting his initial isolation and eventual friendships, suggesting foundations for future success.

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Peter S. Field (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e479db1cc60ccdea8c28e https://doi.org/10.5406/19457987.46.2.01

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This narrative examines Lincoln's formative years in New Salem, highlighting his initial isolation and eventual friendships, suggesting foundations for future success.

Lincoln on Lincoln: New Salem's “Strange, Friendless, Uneducated, Penniless Boy”

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Lincoln on Lincoln: New Salem's “Strange, Friendless, Uneducated, Penniless Boy”

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