Henry Jarvis Raymond Boeken

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This authoritative biography of Abraham Lincoln is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of the 16th President of the United States. Francis Bicknell Carpenter and Henry Jarvis Raymond provide a detailed account of Lincoln's public and private life, including his political career and the events leading up to the Civil War. The book also includes his state papers, speeches, addresses, messages, and proclamations, as well as a detailed account of his death.