Abraham Lincoln: The War Years, Volume 1Harcourt, Brace, 1939 - Presidents These volumes complete the biography of Lincoln which the author began in "The prairie years." It covers the years from 1861 until Lincoln's death. Contains many illustrations including cuts of cartoons, letters and documents. |
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AMERICAWHITHER? | 3 |
FROM SPRINGFIELD TO WASHINGTON | 35 |
PEACE EFFORTS FAIL | 85 |
Copyright | |
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