Abraham Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, Volume 1 (of 2)

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Abraham Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, Volume 1 (of 2)

by William Henry Herndon, Jesse William Weik

EN·~9 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
1

ABRAHAM LINCOLN - THE TRUE STORY OF A GREAT LIFE

0:03
2

By William H. Herndon And Jesse W. Weik

0:18
3

ORIGINAL PREFACE TO HERNDON'S LINCOLN.

9:10
4

INTRODUCTION.

14:02
5

THE LIFE OF LINCOLN.

0:01
6

CHAPTER I.

19:13
7

CHAPTER II.

46:13
8

CHAPTER III.

28:15
9

CHAPTER IV.

36:15
10

CHAPTER V.

58:34

Description

This two‑volume biography assembles the recollections of those who walked beside one of America’s most complex leaders, striving to reveal every facet of his character. The authors avoid gloss, presenting his virtues, doubts, and inner struggles with stark honesty. Listeners will sense a living portrait that invites direct, intimate connection. The narrative sets the stage with his modest frontier upbringing and the climb from poverty to national prominence.

Interwoven with personal anecdotes, the account places his decisions against the backdrop of a nation teetering on civil war, highlighting how melancholy, ambition, and resilience shaped his path. Trusted testimonies and contemporary documents anchor the story, allowing listeners to form their own judgments. The clear, chronological style makes the history feel immediate, offering fresh insight into a leader whose legacy still resonates. As the early years unfold, the portrait grows richer, promising deeper understanding without revealing later twists.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (539K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2012-01-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

William Henry Herndon

William Henry Herndon

1818–1891

Best known as Abraham Lincoln’s law partner and later one of his earliest biographers, this Illinois lawyer helped preserve vivid firsthand memories of Lincoln’s life and character. His writing remains a key window into the world Lincoln came from.

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Jesse William Weik

Jesse William Weik

1857–1930

Best known for helping shape one of the earliest major biographies of Abraham Lincoln, this Indiana writer and lawyer devoted much of his life to collecting, preserving, and interpreting Lincoln's story. His work with William H. Herndon helped influence how generations of readers came to understand Lincoln.

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