Abraham Lincoln
A Life. 1861, From Springfield to Washington, Inauguration, and Distributing Patronage
[Rego Park] : Gildan Media Corp., 2012.
Format: Eaudiobook
Edition: Unabridged.
Description: 1 online resource (1 sound file (6 hr., 23 min., 27 sec.)) : digital.
Lincoln agrees to undertake a taxing, circuitous, 1,900-mile train ride from Springfield to Washington in order to accommodate Republican friends in various states where they want him to speak. He alternates between giving hard-line, conciliatory and embarrassing speeches concerning the southern secession at these victory stops, as well as dealing with the varied receptions he receives at Albany, Buffalo and New York City, etc. The threat of assassination and possible riots in Baltimore force Lincoln to enter Washington under the cover of darkness. Much to his chagrin, he is ridiculed by the press. His embarrassment at appearing weak and fearful may have disposed him in the momentous coming weeks to avoid steps that might deepen that unfortunate impression.
ISBN:
9781469085449 (electronic audio bk.)
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Eaudiobook
Electronic resource.
Read by Sean Pratt.
Description based on title details screen (viewed Feb. 18, 2013)
Read by Sean Pratt.
Description based on title details screen (viewed Feb. 18, 2013)