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In a nation teetering on the brink of disintegration, the book opens with a vivid portrait of a country torn by secession, economic strain, and a fledgling war effort. It captures the anxiety that gripped citizens as the Union grappled with an empty treasury, an untested navy, and a fledgling army forged from volunteers and raw ambition. Against this backdrop, a reluctant leader steps into the presidency, charged with steering a fractured republic toward stability.
The narrative follows his struggle to transform fervent public sentiment into steady, principled governance. It delves into his relentless pursuit of moral clarity, his battles with misinformation, and his determination to uphold constitutional liberty amid chaos. By exploring his speeches, personal doubts, and the relentless pressure of a nation at war, the work offers an intimate look at how one man's conviction helped shape the course of American history.
Language
en
Duration
~53 minutes (51K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1997-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1819–1891
A leading voice among the Fireside Poets, this 19th-century writer mixed lyrical verse with sharp wit, public conscience, and a gift for literary criticism. His work ranges from antislavery satire to reflective essays, and his career carried him from Harvard lecture halls to major diplomatic posts in Europe.
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