Abraham Lincoln

Written by Ellen Blue Phillips

Part of the Sterling Biographies series

From rail splitter to President, Lincoln's journey through war and justice unfolds.

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128 pages· 24,347 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 1040L

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Discover Abraham Lincoln's rise from humble beginnings to America's 16th President. As the nation teeters on the brink of Civil War, Lincoln's unwavering pursuit of justice faces its ultimate test. Explore his personal life, including his marriage to Mary Todd, and pivotal moments like the Dred Scott Decision. Will his legacy endure through the darkest days?

From the publisher

Honest Abe, The Great Emancipator, The Martyr: Abraham Lincoln was perhaps America’s greatest President. He is also deeply beloved by many, who are inspired by Lincoln’s unwavering sense of justice and willingness to fight for his beliefs. Young readers will marvel at Lincoln’s path to greatness from his humble beginnings as a poor Illinois rail splitter up through his election as America’s 16th President, and into the dark days of the Civil War leading to his tragic assassination. In addition to background on his childhood and his marriage to Mary Todd, numerous sidebars provide simple explanations to relevant historical events such as the Dred Scott Decision and the Mexican Wars.

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