
audiobook
by C. M. (Charles McClellan) Stevens
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY CONSIDERATIONS - I. A PERSONAL LIFE AND ITS INTEREST TO AMERICANS
CHAPTER II - I. THE PROBLEM OF A WORTHWHILE LIFE
CHAPTER III - I. THE LINCOLN BOY AND HIS SISTER
CHAPTER IV - I. THE WILDERNESS AS THE GARDEN OF POLITICAL LIBERTY
CHAPTER V - I. BUSINESS NOT HARMONIOUS WITH THE STRUGGLE FOR LEARNING
CHAPTER VI - I. HELPFULNESS AND KINDNESS OF A WORTH-WHILE CHARACTER
CHAPTER VII - I. SIMPLICITY AND SYMPATHY ESSENTIAL TO GENUINE CHARACTER
CHAPTER VIII - I. THE MAN AND THE CONFIDENCE OF THE PEOPLE
CHAPTER IX - I. FALSEHOOD AIDS NO ONE’S TRUTH
CHAPTER X - I. THE FRIEND OF HUMANITY
Through a thoughtful narration, this listening experience examines the formative years of one of America’s most iconic leaders, presenting his upbringing not as a collection of quaint anecdotes but as a blueprint for civic responsibility. The speaker connects the modest frontier of Lincoln’s childhood to the larger struggle for liberty, showing how early hardships, community values and personal determination helped shape his vision for a united nation.
Listeners will travel from the quiet farms of Kentucky to the bustling debates of a young republic, hearing how simple, honest labor and an unshakable sense of fairness laid the groundwork for Lincoln’s later leadership. By pairing his story with the earlier example of George Washington, the book invites young Americans to reflect on what it means to serve a country, encouraging patience, empathy and a commitment to freedom. The narrative is clear, engaging and grounded in historical context, offering a useful guide for anyone seeking to understand the moral roots of American patriotism.
Full title
The Wonderful Story of Lincoln And the Meaning of His Life for the Youth and Patriotism of America And the Meaning of His Life for the Youth and Patriotism of America
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (212K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2012-10-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1861
A prolific early-20th-century writer, this American author ranged from popular history and biography to language guides and adventure-filled books for general readers. His work often aimed to make big subjects vivid, accessible, and entertaining.
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