Lincoln Reader

by Paul M. Angle (editor)

The Lincoln Reader is a biography of Abraham Lincoln written by 65 authors. Paul Angle, the noted Lincoln scholar, selected passages from the works on contemporaries, later biographers & even Lincoln himself, to form a composite portrait of one of the wisest & most beloved American presidents. These passages, interwoven by Angle's running commentary, blend into a single vivid narrative of Lincoln's life, from his boyhood in Indiana to his assassination & funeral. First published in 1947, The Lincoln Reader has long been considered the most definitive, complete & authentic retelling of the life of Abraham Lincoln.
Preface
Kentucky childhood
Youth in Indiana
New Salem
The DeWitt Clinton of Illinois
Attorney & Counsellor at Law
Romance & marriage
Mr. Lincoln of Illinois
Leader of the Illinois bar
The house of eighth street
Rebirth in politics: 1854-58
The great debates
"The taste is in my mouth a little": nomination, 1860
Candidate & president elect
The new president
The momentous issue
The war begins
Search for a general
Emancipation
Life in the White House
Gettysburg
Years of victory
The second election
Peace
Death
& a people's grief
Epilogue

Genres: History, Presidents, Civil War, Nonfiction, Biography, American History

564 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1947

Reviews

[Dallas J. Jaggard · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fact that this book is made up of accounts and opinions by over 40 different individuals makes for a very interesting read. You get different views and opinions every chapter and it allows for a full, fantastic picture in your mind.

[Erick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A striking look at a striking man. It's hard to summarize or explain, but this book really gives you an idea, from first hand accounts of Lincoln's life, his character, and how he managed to hold the Union together. A really interesting and even inspiring book.

[Jeff Womack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of The Lincoln Reader

The Lincoln Reader, Edited by Paul M. Angle, was written by many people who had anecdotal experiences of the many stages of Abraham Lincoln’s life and interesting careers. It was a wonderful book to read. I enjoyed it immensely!

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was terrific. I really enjoyed how this book was so close to the history. It was almost like reading today's paper or seeing Lincoln on CNN. Outstanding book.

[Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book about Lincoln that I have read so far.

[Ross Rosenfeld · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best non-fiction books ever compiled.