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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
May 1, 1997
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1819–1891
A major voice in 19th-century American letters, this poet, critic, and editor helped shape the country’s literary culture while also speaking out against slavery. His writing ranges from lyrical poems to sharp satire, and his public career eventually took him into diplomacy.
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