Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years
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Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years is a biographical work by Carl Sandburg that chronicles Abraham Lincoln’s early life and formative years on the American frontier.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years Context triple: [Carl Sandburg, notableWork, Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years]
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A.
Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln is a 1939 biographical drama film directed by John Ford that portrays Abraham Lincoln’s early years, featuring Henry Fonda in one of his most acclaimed roles.
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B.
Lincoln the Unknown
"Lincoln the Unknown" is a biographical book by Dale Carnegie that offers an accessible, narrative-driven portrait of Abraham Lincoln’s personal struggles and character development.
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C.
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln is a historical biography that examines Abraham Lincoln’s leadership through his decision to include political opponents in his Civil War–era cabinet.
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D.
Herndon’s Life of Lincoln
Herndon’s Life of Lincoln is a foundational 19th-century biography of Abraham Lincoln, based on the recollections and research of his former law partner William Herndon.
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E.
The Boy Lincoln
The Boy Lincoln is a painting by American artist Eastman Johnson that depicts Abraham Lincoln’s humble frontier youth, emphasizing his rise from modest beginnings.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years Target entity description: Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years is a biographical work by Carl Sandburg that chronicles Abraham Lincoln’s early life and formative years on the American frontier.
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A.
Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln is a 1939 biographical drama film directed by John Ford that portrays Abraham Lincoln’s early years, featuring Henry Fonda in one of his most acclaimed roles.
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B.
Lincoln the Unknown
"Lincoln the Unknown" is a biographical book by Dale Carnegie that offers an accessible, narrative-driven portrait of Abraham Lincoln’s personal struggles and character development.
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C.
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln is a historical biography that examines Abraham Lincoln’s leadership through his decision to include political opponents in his Civil War–era cabinet.
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D.
Herndon’s Life of Lincoln
Herndon’s Life of Lincoln is a foundational 19th-century biography of Abraham Lincoln, based on the recollections and research of his former law partner William Herndon.
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E.
The Boy Lincoln
The Boy Lincoln is a painting by American artist Eastman Johnson that depicts Abraham Lincoln’s humble frontier youth, emphasizing his rise from modest beginnings.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biographical book
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non-fiction book ⓘ |
| author | Carl Sandburg ⓘ |
| awarded |
Pulitzer Prize for History (for its continuation Abraham Lincoln: The War Years)
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linked to:
Pulitzer Prize for History
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| continuedBy | Abraham Lincoln: The War Years ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| coversPeriodFrom | 1809 ⓘ |
| coversPeriodTo | 1861 ⓘ |
| depicts |
Lincoln’s early years in Illinois
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Lincoln’s life in Indiana ⓘ Lincoln’s youth in Kentucky ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Abraham Lincoln’s early life
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Abraham Lincoln’s formative years ⓘ |
| genre | biography ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years, Volume 1
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linked to:
Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years
Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years, Volume 2 ⓘ
linked to:
Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years
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| hasSequel | Abraham Lincoln: The War Years ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Abraham Lincoln ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
detailed narrative style
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portrayal of Lincoln’s frontier upbringing ⓘ |
| numberOfVolumes | 2 ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 1926 ⓘ |
| publisher |
Harcourt, Brace and Company
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linked to:
Harcourt Brace & World
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| setting | American frontier ⓘ |
| settingPeriod | 19th century ⓘ |
| subjectOccupation | 16th President of the United States ⓘ |
| timeOfPublicationCentury | 20th century ⓘ |
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