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WINNER OF THE BARONDESS/LINCOLN AWARD ā¢ From the New York Times bestselling author of A. Lincoln and American Ulysses, a revelatoryĀ glimpse into the intellectual journey of our sixteenth president through his private notes to himself, explored together here for the first time
A deeply private man, shut off even to those who worked closely with him, Abraham Lincoln often captured āhis best thoughts,ā as he called them, in short notes to himself. He would work out his personal stances on the biggest issues of the day, never expecting anyone to see these frank, unpolished pieces of writing, which heād then keep close at hand, in desk drawers and even in his top hat. The profound importance of these notes has been overlooked, because the originals are scattered across several different archives and have never before been brought together and examined as a coherent whole.
Now, renowned Lincoln historian Ronald C. White walks readers through twelve of Lincolnās most important private notes, showcasing our greatest presidentās brilliance and empathy, but also his very human anxieties and ambitions. We look over Lincolnās shoulder as he grapples with the problem of slavery, attempting to find convincing rebuttals to those who supported the evil institution (āAs I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.ā); prepares for his historic debates with Stephen Douglas; expresses his private feelings after a defeated bid for a Senate seat (āWith me, the race of ambition has been a failureāa flat failureā); voices his concerns about the new Republican Partyās long-term prospects; develops an argument for national unity amidst a secession crisis that would ultimately rend the nation in two; and, for a president many have viewed as not religious, develops a sophisticated theological reflection in the midst of the Civil War (āit is quite possible that Godās purpose is something different from the purpose of either partyā). Additionally, in a historic first, all 111 Lincoln notes are transcribed in the appendix, a gift to scholars and Lincoln buffs alike.
These are notes Lincoln never expected anyone to read, put into context by a writer who has spent his career studying Lincolnās life and words. The result is a rare glimpse into the mind and soul of one of our nationās most important figures.
This book title, Lincoln in Private (What His Most Personal Reflections Tell Us About Our Greatest President) - 9781984855114, ISBN: 9781984855114, by Ronald C. White, published by Random House Publishing Group (May 24, 2022) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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