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Abraham Lincoln

The Prairie Years and The War Years

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Abraham Lincoln

By: Carl Sandburg
Narrated by: Arthur Morey
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Originally published in six volumes, which sold more than one million copies, Carl Sandburg’s Abraham Lincoln was praised as the most noteworthy historical biography of Sandburg’s generation. He later distilled this monumental work into one volume that critics and readers alike consider his greatest work of nonfiction, as well as the most distinguished, authoritative biography of Lincoln ever published.

Growing up in an Illinois prairie town, Sandburg listened to stories of old-timers who had known Lincoln. By the time this single-volume edition was competed, he had spent a lifetime studying, researching, and writing about our 16th president. His extraordinary portrait brings fully to life the country lawyer who would become one of the most influential and beloved presidents of the American republic. Additional information about the author can be found at: http://www.nps.gov/carl.

©2002 Carl Sandburg (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Abraham Lincoln Historical Military Politicians Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State Biography War Civil War

Critic reviews

"A Lincoln whom no other man than Carl Sandburg could have given us." (Mark Van Doren, New York Herald Tribune Book Review)
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This book takes a long time to get through and is worth every moment. I found myself drawn more and more to this amazing man and his remarkable life. The story holds your attention from the first word to the last. I was so involved that I found myself delaying listening to the details of the assassination as I knew it would upset me, and it did. I cannot recommendations this book highly enough.

Life changing and inspirational

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I really enjoyed this book. The first portion, before becoming president, gave an in depth view of Lincoln's humble origins. How he was shaped by the communities he belonged to and the landscape around him. Then, during the war, the immense burden he bore was palpable. The account of his last day was very detailed and moving.
As always, very ably performed by Mr Morey. Highly recommended.

Very comprehensive biography

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