Life of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1
Ida M. Tarbell
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Length 14 h 31 min
Chapters 25
First published 1900
Volume 1 of Ida Tarbell's biography of Lincoln covers his life from his boyhood to his election to the presidency in 1860. Tarbell, in addition to her famous work in investigative journalism (in particular, her influential expose of The Standard Oil Company), was a noted Lincoln scholar. Her writings on Lincoln, originally published as articles in McClure's Magazine, were highly acclaimed. - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi
LIfe of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2
Chapters
1
The Origin of the Lincoln Family- The Lincolns in Kentucky - Birth of Abraham Lincoln Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 28:22
2
The Lincolns Leave Kentucky for Southern Indiana - Conditions of Life in Their New Home Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 17:28
3
Abraham Lincoln's Early Opportunities - The Books He Read - Trips to New Orleans - Impression He Made on His Friends Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 30:07
4
The Lincolns Leave Indiana - The Journey to Illinois - Abraham Lincoln Strikes Out for Himself Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 30:04
5
Lincoln Secures a Position - He Studies Grammar - First Appearance in Politics Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 30:41
6
The Black Hawk War - Lincoln Chosen Captain of a Company - Reenlists as an Independent Ranger - End of the War Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 30:17
7
Lincoln Runs for State Assembly and is Defeated - Storekeeper - Student - Postmaster - Surveyor Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 32:40
8
Electioneering in Illinois in 1834 - Lincoln Reads Law - First Term as an Assemblyman - Lincoln's First Great Sorrow Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 33:23
9
Lincoln is Re-Elected to the Illinois Assembly - His First Published Address - Protests Against Pro-Slavery Resolutions of the Assembly Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 44:20
10
Lincoln Begins to Study Law - Mary Owens - A Newspaper Contest - Growth of Political Influence Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 47:49
11
Lincoln's Engagement to Mary Todd - Breaking of the Engagement - Lincoln-Shields Duel Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 45:30
12
Lincoln Becomes a Candidate for Congress and is Defeated - On the Stump in 1844 - Nominated and Elected to the 30th Congress Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 33:02
13
Lincoln in Washington in 1847 - He Opposes the Mexican War - Campaigning in New England Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 39:54
14
Lincoln at Niagara- Secures a Patent for an Invention - Abandons Politics and Decides to Devote Himself to the Law Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 33:54
15
Lincoln on the Circuit - His Humor and Persuasiveness - His Manner of Preparing Cases, Examining Witnesses, and Addressing Juries Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 30:11
16
Lincoln's Important Law Cases - Defence of a Slave Girl - The McCormick Case - The Armstrong Murder Case - The Rock Island Bridge Case Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 48:23
17
Lincoln Re-Enters Politics Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 45:53
18
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Part 1 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 34:41
19
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Part 2 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 39:19
20
Lincoln's Nomination in 1860, Part 1 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 26:13
21
Lincoln's Nomination in 1860, Part 2 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 25:55
22
The Campaign of 1860, Part 1 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 28:36
23
The Campaign of 1860, Part 2 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 30:18
24
Mr. Lincoln as President-Elect, Part 1 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 43:57
25
Mr. Lincoln as President-Elect, Part 2 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 40:08
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