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    Conversations with Lincoln: Little-Known Stories from Those Who Met America's 16th President
    Conversations with Lincoln: Little-Known Stories from Those Who Met America's 16th President
    Conversations with Lincoln: Little-Known Stories from Those Who Met America's 16th President
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    Conversations with Lincoln: Little-Known Stories from Those Who Met America's 16th President

    By Gordon Leidner

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    "A marvelous collection of little-known accounts by people who met Lincoln. Their stories are often heartrending, and some will bring tears to the reader's eyes" – William C. Harris, professor emeritus of history from North Carolina State University and author of Lincoln and the Border States

    What was it like to meet our 16th President? Was he really as kind and honest as we perceive him to be today?

    This astonishing new book is an inspiring and eye-opening collection of stories, anecdotes and quotes from people who sought out Lincoln for his wisdom, help or just his irresistible wit. He offered a patient ear to almost anyone who came to see him , and his compassion and understanding bettered the lives of hundreds who crossed his threshold.

    From the lips of those who knew and met him, Conversations with Lincoln offers new insight into one of the most famous men in the world, and shows not just how passionate he was about the political principles he fought for, but how generous he was for his people, as well.

    "This impressive collection presents vivid, detailed accounts of Abraham Lincoln from all phases of his life. Here we encounter more evidence of his generosity, his humanity, and his wisdom." – Joan E. Cashin, Professor of History at Ohio State University and author of First Lady of the Confederacy

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSourcebooks
    Release dateJun 7, 2016
    ISBN9781492631309
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    Gordon Leidner

    GORDON LEIDNER is a board member of the Abraham Lincoln Institute, and he maintains the website GreatAmericanHistory.net, where he provides free educational material to students and educators on Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and the American Revolution.

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