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The Life of Abraham Lincoln: Drawn From Original Sources and Containing Many Speeches, Letters and Telegrams Hitherto Unpublished, and Illustrated Wit

The Life of Abraham Lincoln: Drawn From Original Sources and Containing Many Speeches, Letters and Telegrams Hitherto Unpublished, and Illustrated Wit

Tarbell, Ida M.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresPresidents & Heads of StateCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1025797507
ISBN13: 9781025797502
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 490
Weight: 1.89
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Life of Abraham Lincoln by Ida M. Tarbell is an exhaustive and meticulously researched biographical account of the sixteenth President of the United States. This second volume continues the exploration of Lincoln's monumental life, drawing upon a wealth of original source materials, including speeches, personal letters, and official telegrams that were previously unpublished at the time of the work's initial compilation. Tarbell's narrative provides a deeply humanizing portrait of Lincoln, tracing his journey through the tumultuous years of the American Civil War and his leadership during the nation's greatest crisis.

The work is distinguished by its commitment to historical accuracy and its inclusion of primary documents that offer unique insights into Lincoln's character, political strategy, and private thoughts. Beyond the text, the biography is enriched with reproductions of original paintings and photographs, providing a visual context to the mid-19th century. Tarbell, a pioneering investigative journalist, applies her rigorous methodology to capture the essence of a man whose legacy remains central to the American identity. The Life of Abraham Lincoln serves as both a scholarly resource and an engaging narrative for those seeking to understand the complexities of the Great Emancipator and the historical forces that shaped the United States.

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