Abraham Lincoln's remarkable emergence from the rural Midwest and his rise to the presidency have been the stuff of romance and legend. But as Doug...
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Jan 01, 2009
Angela
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Douglas Wilson is one of the best documentary editors and Lincoln scholars in the country, and his use of sources book shows his understanding of how history is interpreted by the individual letters and stories of the actors involved. Faulty memory, protecting one's reputation, and the mythology of a great man begin to shape history over time. Wilson examines the individual sources of Lincoln's life story like a detective cracking a difficult case. It is a fascinating book, especially when you t
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Dec 03, 2010
I have not finished this, started it a few years ago- didn't stop reading for any reason other than too many things going on(had books to be read w/ book club deadlines) and have not picked it up again. If you like history this one is good for a nice background of his childhood. I plan to finish this book.
May 18, 2008
mike
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Great! The stories in this book about young Abe Lincoln are unbelievable.
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