| Description |
xvii, 796 pages : illustrations, maps, photographs ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
Lincoln scholar Ronald C. White, Jr., describes Lincoln as a man of integrity whose moral compass holds the key to understanding his life. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [681]-764) and index. |
| Contents |
A. Lincoln and the promise of America -- Undistinguished families, 1809-16 -- Persistent in learning, 1816-30 -- Rendering myself worthy of their esteem, 1831-34 -- The whole people of Sangamon, 1834-37 -- Without contemplating consequences, 1837-42 -- A matter of profound wonder, 1831-42 -- The truth is, I would like to go very much, 1843-46 -- My best impression of the truth, 1847-49 -- As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity, 1849-52 -- Let no one be deceived, 1852-56 -- A house divided, 1856-58 -- The eternal struggle between these two principles, 1858 -- The taste is in my mouth, a little, 1858-60 -- Justice and fairness to all, May 1860-November 1860 -- An humble instrument in the hands of the Almighty, November 1860-February 1861 -- We must not be enemies, February 1861-April 1861 -- A people's contest, April 1861-July 1861 -- The bottom is out of the tub, July 1861-January 1862 -- We are coming, father Abraham, January 1862-July 1862 -- We must think anew, July 1862-December 1862 -- What will the country say? January 1863-May 1863 -- You say you will not fight to free Negroes, May 1863-September 1863 -- A new birth of freedom, September 1863-March 1864 -- The will of God prevails, March 1864-November 1864 -- With malice toward none, with charity for all, December 1864-April 1865. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. New York : Random House Publishing Group, 2009. Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 11254 KB) or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 14806 KB). |
| Subject |
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865.
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| Genre |
Electronic books.
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| Added Title |
Abraham Lincoln |
| Other Form: |
Original 1400064996 (DLC) 2008028840 (OCoLC)229028071 |
| ISBN |
9781588367754 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions) |
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1588367754 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions) |
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