A. Lincoln
A Biography
New York : Random House, [2009]
Format: Ebook
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Edition: First edition.
Description: xvii, 796 pages : illustrations, maps, photographs ; 25 cm
Lincoln scholar Ronald C. White, Jr., describes Lincoln as a man of integrity whose moral compass holds the key to understanding his life.
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.
Subjects:
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865.
ISBN:
9781588367754 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [681]-764) and index.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [681]-764) and index.
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) or Mobipocket Reader (file size: 3579 KB).