| Description |
viii, 390 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-374) and index. |
| Contents |
Prologue: June 13, 1905 -- Exile in the west -- The homes of free white people -- It was my privilege to witness -- The prairies are on fire -- Wide awake -- A young man of his age -- Despotic act in the cause of union -- God placed him where he is -- New birth of freedom -- His heart was too sad -- Europe -- Pike County balladeer -- Breadwinners -- A model for all good little boys to follow -- Our ideal hero -- We are Lincoln men all through -- Lincolniana -- The fellows who came of age in the Lincoln years -- Epilogue: July 25, 1947. |
| Summary |
A timely and intimate look into Abraham Lincoln's White House through the lives of his two closest aides and confidants. |
| Subject |
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Friends and associates.
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Hay, John, 1838-1905.
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Nicolay, John G. (John George), 1832-1901.
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Private secretaries -- United States -- Biography.
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Presidents -- United States -- Staff -- Biography.
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Influence.
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9780670025664 hardcover |
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0670025666 hardcover |
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