Youth of Abraham Lincoln

Youthful Lincoln in two of his favorite avocations--reading and splitting rails.While growing up, Lincoln would take a book with him when he went about his work each day, just in case he had the chance to take a reading break. For example, he would sit down to read in a field while his horse rested. Hearing of this habit, some people thought Lincoln was lazy. But even after a long, tiring day, Lincoln would spend his evenings reading. He also would walk long distances to borrow books. Even though he was very strong, physical labor did not interest him as much as learning