The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln

by Francis Fisher Browne Narrated by LibriVox Community

Overview

This detailed biography covers the places in Lincoln's life: Indiana, Illinois, Washington. It also traces his various roles as storekeeper, serviceman, state legislator, lawyer, politician, Republican Party leader, and of course President. Along the way we learn about his days of hardship as a beginning lawyer, his love for Anne Rutledge, such myths as "Honest Abe," and his deep concerns over the issue of slavery. The author uses Lincoln's correspondence with others to show his personality traits and opinions about topics of his world. (Summary by Bill Boerst)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169133622
Publisher:	LibriVox
Publication date:	08/25/2014
Sales rank:	690,499

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