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Abraham Lincoln
Considered one of the best treatments of the presidency of Abraham Lincoln of its time, this portrait of the man and his administration of the United States at the moment of its greatest upheaval is both intimate and scholarly. Written by two private secretaries to the president and first published in 1890, this astonishingly in-depth work is still praised today for its clear, easy-to-read style and vitality. This new replica edition features all the original illustrations. Volume One covers: [ the Lincoln lineage from the late 18th century [ Lincoln's boyhood in Kentucky and Indiana [ his experience in the legislature and his early law practice [ Lincoln's early opposition to slavery [ "The...
The Lincoln Story Book; A Judicious Collection of the Best Stories and Anecdotes of the Great President, Many Appearing Here for the First Time in Book Form
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Abraham Lincoln as a Man Among Men (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from Abraham Lincoln as a Man Among Men If I should carve a Lincoln, I would take No snow-white marble, but a rugged rock, One that the frosts of Winter could not break, That had withstood the ocean's thundering shock, Some solid rock amid the shifting sands, Unmoved by storm, unaltered by the wave, Some granite giant that forever stands To mark the harbor with a light to save. If I should carve a Lincoln, I would shape Some promontory lifting from the sea, Standing, as Lincoln stood, a mighty cape Thrust forward into time a century, Looking, as Lincoln looked, beyond the shore, Across the ocean of the future years, A rock to stand for men forevermore And point the way to other pione...
Lincoln
A masterful work by Pulitzer Prize–winning author David Herbert Donald, Lincoln is a stunning portrait of Abraham Lincoln’s life and presidency. Donald brilliantly depicts Lincoln’s gradual ascent from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to the ever-expanding political circles in Illinois, and finally to the presidency of a country divided by civil war. Donald goes beyond biography, illuminating the gradual development of Lincoln’s character, chronicling his tremendous capacity for evolution and growth, thus illustrating what made it possible for a man so inexperienced and so unprepared for the presidency to become a great moral leader. In the most troubled of times, here was a man who led the country out of slavery and preserved a shattered Union—in short, one of the greatest presidents this country has ever seen.
Emancipating Lincoln
Emancipating Lincoln seeks a new approach to the Emancipation Proclamation, a foundational text of American liberty that in recent years has been subject to woeful misinterpretation. These seventeen hundred words are Lincoln's most important piece of writing, responsible both for his being hailed as the Great Emancipator and for his being pilloried by those who consider his once-radical effort at emancipation insufficient and half-hearted. Harold Holzer, an award-winning Lincoln scholar, invites us to examine the impact of Lincoln's momentous announcement at the moment of its creation, and then as its meaning has changed over time. Using neglected original sources, Holzer uncovers Lincoln's ...
The Lincoln Enigma
Boritt invites renowned Lincoln scholars and rising new voices to take a look at much-debated aspects of Lincoln's life--including his possible gay relationships, his plan to send blacks back to Africa, and his high-handed treatment of the Constitution. 85 halftones & illustrations.
The Lincoln Mailbag
As president, Abraham Lincoln received between two hundred and five hundred letters a day—correspondence from public officials, political allies, and military leaders, as well as letters from ordinary Americans of all races who wanted to share their views with him. Here, and in his critically acclaimed volume Dear Mr. Lincoln, editor Harold Holzer has rescued these voices—sometimes eloquent, occasionally angry, at times poetic—from the obscurity of the archives of the Civil War. The Lincoln Mailbag includes letters written by African Americans, which Lincoln never saw, revealing to readers a more accurate representation of the nation’s mood than even the president knew. This first paperback edition of The Lincoln Mailbag includes a new index and fourteen illustrations, and Holzer’s introduction and annotations provide historical context for the events described and the people who wrote so passionately to their president in Lincoln's America.
How We Elected Lincoln
Excerpt from How We Elected Lincoln: Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time, a Campaigner for Lincoln in 1860 and a Lincoln Elector in 1864 This book offers my personal recollections of the immortal Emancipator, and of the memorable campaigns of 1860 and 1864, in which, as a young man, I was actively engaged. In looking back upon a life of fourscore years I find no prouder memories than those of the years 1860-65. They illumined my being, and my life became inspired through association with the immortal Abraham Lincoln and the great men of the anti-slavery conflict. I am unwilling to allow these reminiscences to go forth without giving credit to my old friend Julius Chambers, ...
A Lincoln Conscript
Homer Greene's 'A Lincoln Conscript' delves into the complexities of the Civil War era, focusing on the contentious issue of conscription. Through vivid storytelling and rich historical detail, Greene brings to life the moral dilemmas faced by ordinary citizens forced to choose between loyalty to their country and their personal beliefs. The book's narrative style mirrors the political tensions of the time, with gripping dialogues and intense conflicts that keep readers on the edge of their seats. 'A Lincoln Conscript' is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the struggles of individuals caught in the crossfire of history. Homer Greene's meticulous research and profound insight into the period make this book a valuable contribution to Civil War literature. His background as a historian and a keen observer of human nature shines through in his nuanced characterization and powerful storytelling. Readers interested in exploring the ethical complexities of wartime decisions will find 'A Lincoln Conscript' a compelling and thought-provoking read.
Abraham Lincoln
Pulitzer Prize-winning author James M. McPherson provides a compact biography of Lincoln -- a man of humble origins who preserved our nation during its greatest catastrophe and ended the scourge of slavery.
