The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln
Gelesen von Bill Boerst
Francis Fisher Browne
(4,8 Sterne; 30 Bewertungen)
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) (20 hr 24 min)
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Poignant worthwhile
Chalood
(5 Sterne)
Well written and read. Detailed yet personable account. Reader makes you feel like Abe is speaking.