Life Of Abraham Lincoln
Ward Hill Lamon
Ward Hill Lamon's work is a study of the life of the 16th President of the United States of America from his childhood to the day of his first inauguration. Lamon, who worked with Lincoln during his administration, and who had access to the papers of Lincoln's law partner and biographer William Herndon, paints a vivid portrait of the years that lead to what many considered to be an unlikely yet successful run for the presidency. From his time fighting in the west as both an officer and a private soldier, through his Congressional years, private law practice and failed attempts to win a seat in the United States Senate, Lincoln is presented as the human being he was, nothing more and nothing less. This fascinating man, who arguably could be considered the best president the United States has ever known, was a complex and intensely private and conflicted individual who nonetheless sought and found his calling in public service. Lamon skillfully weaves Lincoln's speeches and letters, often in full, throughout his narrative so that the reader hears much of the story in Lincoln's own words. Rich in detail, one comes away with a fuller understanding of who Lincoln was and what formed his political and religious beliefs. With so much already known about Lincoln, Lamon's work supplements known history with private details that only Herndon and Lamon and those closest to Lincoln could provide. (Summary by Greg Giordano)
Author - Ward Hill Lamon.
Narrator - LibriVox Community.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
Ward Hill Lamon's work is a study of the life of the 16th President of the United States of America from his childhood to the day of his first inauguration. Lamon, who worked with Lincoln during his administration, and who had access to the papers of Lincoln's law partner and biographer William Herndon, paints a vivid portrait of the years that lead to what many considered to be an unlikely yet successful run for the presidency. From his time fighting in the west as both an officer and a private soldier, through his Congressional years, private law practice and failed attempts to win a seat in the United States Senate, Lincoln is presented as the human being he was, nothing more and nothing less. This fascinating man, who arguably could be considered the best president the United States has ever known, was a complex and intensely private and conflicted individual who nonetheless sought and found his calling in public service. Lamon skillfully weaves Lincoln's speeches and letters, often in full, throughout his narrative so that the reader hears much of the story in Lincoln's own words. Rich in detail, one comes away with a fuller understanding of who Lincoln was and what formed his political and religious beliefs. With so much already known about Lincoln, Lamon's work supplements known history with private details that only Herndon and Lamon and those closest to Lincoln could provide. (Summary by Greg Giordano) Author - Ward Hill Lamon. Narrator - LibriVox Community. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:28:40
Chapter 7
Duration:00:30:39
Chapter 8
Duration:00:57:43
Chapter 9
Duration:00:31:43
Chapter 10
Duration:00:57:53
Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
Duration:00:35:19
Chapter 13
Duration:00:42:39
Chapter 14
Duration:00:51:00
Chapter 15
Duration:00:52:02
Chapter 16
Duration:00:49:14
Chapter 17
Duration:00:42:47
Chapter 18
Duration:00:39:49
Chapter 19
Duration:00:34:24
Chapter 20
Duration:00:42:54
Chapter 21
Duration:00:30:48
Chapter 22
Duration:00:29:07
Chapter 23
Duration:00:39:04
Chapter 24
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Chapter 25
Duration:00:55:02
Chapter 26
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Chapter 27
Duration:00:51:33
Chapter 28
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Chapter 29
Duration:00:38:07
Chapter 30
Duration:00:53:49
Chapter 31
Duration:00:47:16
Chapter 32
Duration:00:59:10
Chapter 33
Duration:00:35:47
Chapter 34
Duration:00:51:51
Chapter 35
Duration:00:07:30