xii, 286 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-273) and index.
Contents
Bloomington, IL: Dec 1858 -- Recovery -- Divided house -- Chase's backyard -- The giant killer -- Birth of a boom -- Winter heat -- Seward's backyard -- The candidate -- The rail splitter -- Convention week -- The Wigwam -- The nominee.