Tag Archives: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln: A Presidential Life by James McPherson

I think I am pretty clearly on the record in favor of short biographies but even I might blanche at a book that covers a subject as immense as Abraham Lincoln in a mere 70 or so pages.  Such is … Continue reading

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In the Mail: Presidential Edition

–>Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861 Description Abraham Lincoln first demonstrated his determination and leadership in the Great Secession Winter — the four months between his election in November 1860 and his inauguration in March 1861 … Continue reading

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Honest Abe’s 200th

One of the perennial problems us book addicts have is that the books we want to read always outstrip the books we can read.  And as a blogger I regularly dream of connecting my reading to current events and/or holidays … Continue reading

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The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln

You know what they say about good intentions and that makes me nervous because I so often have them only to see them fail. As is almost always the case, I have once again bitten off more than I can … Continue reading

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