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Lincoln on the Verge

Thirteen Days to Washington

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Lincoln on the Verge

By: Ted Widmer
Narrated by: Fred Sanders, Ted Widmer
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Winner of the Lincoln Forum Book Prize

“A Lincoln classic...superb.” ­(The Washington Post)

“A book for our time.” (Doris Kearns Goodwin)

Lincoln on the Verge tells the dramatic story of America’s greatest president discovering his own strength to save the Republic. As a divided nation plunges into the deepest crisis in its history, Abraham Lincoln boards a train for Washington and his inauguration - an inauguration Southerners have vowed to prevent. Lincoln on the Verge charts these pivotal 13 days of travel, as Lincoln discovers his power, speaks directly to the public, and sees his country up close. Drawing on new research, this riveting account reveals the president-elect as a work in progress, showing him on the verge of greatness, as he foils an assassination attempt, forges an unbreakable bond with the American people, and overcomes formidable obstacles in order to take his oath of office.

©2020 Ted Widmer (P)2020 Simon & Schuster Audio American Civil War Military Politicians Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State Wars & Conflicts Abraham Lincoln Civil War War Inspiring

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It sounds so simple - a 13 day trip to Washington. But it was so much more. An amazing empathic epic and astonishing history lesson. Highly recommend

Definitely should read

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The historical information was riveting. In-depth analysis of of the country, various historical figures and situations impacting Lincoln using historical documents makes this book difficult to put down.

A must for civil war buffs!

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Wonderful glimpse into Lincoln the human being, an uncomplicated, deeply principled and good man, and where he came from. We see his simple humility and his great strength of character, and calm courage and his heart for ALL his brothers and sisters, and the vision of America he learned from our founding documents. A man of the people, not over the people. Lovely, inspiring look at our 16 th President.

Fantastic! Read this book!

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i have read many books about Lincoln. this is one of the very best. Not only does it capture the personality and passions of this great man, but it gives many insights into the forces at play in this troubled time. Really enjoyable and enlightening.

Exceptionally good book

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A great history lesson on Lincoln and our developing industrial country told in entertaining fashion.

One of my favorite books ever!!

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If you've thought you knew everything there was to know about Abe Lincoln, his desperate obsession with the union and equality; you must read this book. If you are under a delusion that Lincoln was racist, you must read this book. You will definitely learn something you did not know.

Short segments are based on life experiences and the election of November 1860, but the bulk of the story spans the 13 days of a journey by train from Springfield, IL, to his inauguration in Washington, DC. During the journey, Jefferson Davis is elected president of the Confederate states, and seven states secede. This story reveals many details of a journey full of extreme peril, assassination attempts, and thousands of people cheering for his new administration - and thousands threatening his life.

The south was determined Lincoln would be killed or never take office, even to the extent of scheming to stop the counting of Electoral College votes. Sound familiar?

A book for THIS time in history, White supremacists and Americans' visceral hate for other Americans isn't anything new. It is EXACTLY why America fought a Civil War. Americans must be vigilant; our country is in dire trouble should our own history repeat itself.

Written by Ted Widmer, narrated by Fred Sanders and Ted Widmer, about 17 hours in length unabridged audiobook format, and released in April 2020 by Simon & Schuster.

Highly recommended.

Lincoln on the Verge, Thirteen Days to Washington

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I expected this book to be a gripping tale of a journey. However it is the backstory, the people he met along the way, and the unfolding of history took place on this journey that are the real strength in the story which were unexpected at the start.As a Civil War buff this is one of the best nonfiction books I have read in recent memory.

Fantastic

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This is an account I did not know. It is telling about the majority of Americans then, and, hopefully, now.

Beautiful and Sad

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A different and insightful approach to Lincoln. Also lessons for our time with the recounting of the moods of our country and even the dangers of mob rule so recently witnessed on our country

Insight into greatness

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Getting from Illinois to D.C. was no picnic. It never really occurred to me that D.C. at the time was a hostile place very much under Southern influence.

Very interesting!

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