The Lincolns in the White House: Four Years That Shattered a FamilyFrom the day of Abraham Lincoln's inauguration, a nation divided by savage conflict confronted the new president. But what many don't know was that within the White House's walls, the Lincoln's family would soon find itself suffering turmoil mirroring that of the nation he led. |
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... probably consisting of little more than eggs, toast, and coffee, given the kitchen's still un-stocked state. Away from gawking outsiders, the women felt free to remain in their light wrappers and dressing gowns instead of donning ...
... —though not entirely without promise. Mary saw a man with a future far more auspicious than those of her two brothers-in-law. In her budding young womanhood she probably did possess the necessary characteristics to marry.
Four Years That Shattered a Family Jerrold M. Packard. womanhood she probably did possess the necessary characteristics to marry a more obviously suitable young Springfield gentleman. But some quality in Lincoln's brooding mix of ...
... probably a harelip and, possibly, a partially cleft palate, and understanding his speech would be difficult throughout his entire life. To Lincoln, however, other people's views of his youngest son's problems were inconsequential, and ...
... probably have joined each other at most meals so as not to waste hours that could be spent working. Consequently, Nicolay and Hay left the White House three times each day to walk the few blocks down Pennsylvania Avenue to eat in the ...
Contents
THREE Calamity in War Calamity at Home | |
FOUR Death in the White House | |
SEVEN An Unfinished Work | |
EPILOGUE The Flying Dutchman | |
NOTES | |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
INDEX | |
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The Lincolns in the White House: Four Years That Shattered a Family Jerrold M. Packard Limited preview - 2006 |
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