Why We Love Lincoln

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Why We Love Lincoln

by James Creelman

EN·~2 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total

Transcriber’s Notes

1:11

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:52

WHY WE LOVE LINCOLN

0:01

I

5:29

II

7:29

III

9:06

IV

10:44

V

7:06

VI

14:13

VII

8:45

Description

A thoughtful tribute that asks why Abraham Lincoln still grips the American heart a century after his death. The author weaves together vivid portraits, from the modest log cabin of his birth to the solemn corridors of the White House, inviting listeners to picture a leader whose plainness and humility contrast sharply with the glitter of modern wealth. Interspersed with striking illustrations and excerpts from contemporary speeches, the narrative paints Lincoln not merely as a historic figure but as a living symbol of simple justice and moral courage.

The book also captures the rush of nationwide celebrations that marked his centennial, describing flower‑strewn streets, school ceremonies, and the reverent hush that falls even over the most cynical voices when his name is spoken. By tracing the early years of his political rise and the heartfelt reverence that followed, the work offers a gentle, reflective meditation on the timeless qualities that make Lincoln an enduring source of inspiration for all Americans.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (149K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Charlene Taylor, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2021-05-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Creelman

James Creelman

1859–1915

A daring reporter from the age of big headlines and bigger risks, he became best known for a 1908 interview with Porfirio Díaz that helped echo through Mexican history. His life carried him from Montreal to some of the most dramatic conflicts and political stories of his era.

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