Abraham Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, Volume 2 (of 2)

The volume presents a detailed, anecdotal portrait of Abraham Lincoln's middle and later years, emphasizing his law-office practices, personal habits, and daily work on the circuit. It traces his gradual political reawakening after a period of legal focus, his reactions to sectional crises and legislative measures, and his public contests and accommodations with political rivals. The narrative collects reminiscences from colleagues, unpublished family letters, and episodes from the campaign trail, along with reflections on his ideas about suffrage and war. Appendices assemble portraits, letters, and memorial accounts, and chapters recount the assassination's aftermath and tributes from contemporaries.