Abraham Lincoln: A History is an 1890 ten-volume account of the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, written by John Nicolay and John Hay, who were his personal secretaries during the American Civil War. Volume 2 chronicles Lincoln's life from 1856-1860. - Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Ann Boulais
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Jefferson Davis on Rebellion Read by Denise Nordell 28:45
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The Conventions of 1856 Read by Margaret Espaillat 47:42
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Congressional Ruffianism Read by Jim Caroompas 19:51
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The Dred Scott Decision Read by Jim Caroompas 41:35
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Douglas and Lincoln on Dred Scott Read by Shelly Tumbleson 15:51
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The Lecompton Constitution Read by im Simpl 1:04:13
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The Revolt of Douglas Read by Shelly Tumbleson 22:50
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The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Read by Veronica Jenkins 41:53
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The Freeport Doctrine Read by Veronica Jenkins 25:12
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Lincoln's Ohio Speeches Read by JudyDerby 37:02
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Harper's Ferry Read by Denise Nordell 41:01
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Lincoln's Cooper Institute Speech Read by Denise Nordell 19:05
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The Charleston Convention Read by Sheila 25:54
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The Baltimore Nominations Read by Sheila 21:51
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The Chicago Convention Read by Sheila 41:21
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Lincoln Elected Read by Amabam 27:18
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Beginnings of Rebellion Read by MaryAnn 34:18
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The Cabinet Cabal Read by MaryAnn 23:09
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From the Ballot to the Bullet Read by Lazlo 11:02
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Major Anderson Read by Amabam 18:31
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The Charleston Forts Read by Gary Davis 16:10
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The President's Message Read by Michele Fry 23:42
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The Charleston Conspirators Read by Sheila 17:44
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Mr. Buchanan's Truce Read by Sheila 15:37
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The Retirement of Cass Read by Sheila 18:57
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The Senate Committee of Thirteen Read by Sheila 30:42
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The House Committee of Thirty-Three Read by Sheila 21:23
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The Conspiracy Proclaimed Read by Michele Fry 19:12
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The Forty Muskets Read by Sheila 15:06
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