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Abraham Lincoln
1809–1865
Raised in poverty and largely self-educated, he became one of the most important figures in American history. His speeches, letters, and public writings still stand out for their honesty, clarity, and moral force.
19 Audiobooks
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 7: 1863-1865
by Abraham Lincoln
Speeches & Letters of Abraham Lincoln, 1832-1865
by Abraham Lincoln
The Life and Public Service of General Zachary Taylor: An Address
by Abraham Lincoln
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 1: 1832-1843
by Abraham Lincoln
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 5: 1858-1862
by Abraham Lincoln
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 2: 1843-1858
by Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters (Selections)
by Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
by Abraham Lincoln
State of the Union Addresses
by Abraham Lincoln
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 6: 1862-1863
by Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Given November 19, 1863 on the battlefield near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
by Abraham Lincoln
Noted Speeches of Abraham Lincoln, Including the Lincoln-Douglas Debate
by Abraham Lincoln
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 3: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
by Abraham Lincoln
The Lincoln Year Book: Axioms and Aphorisms from the Great Emancipator
by Abraham Lincoln
Discoveries and Inventions: A lecture by Abraham Lincoln delivered in 1860
by Abraham Lincoln
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 4: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
by Abraham Lincoln
A Legacy of Fun
by Abraham Lincoln
About the author
Born in Kentucky in 1809 and raised on the frontier, Abraham Lincoln had very little formal schooling and taught himself through constant reading. He worked a range of jobs before becoming a lawyer in Illinois, where his plain style, sharp reasoning, and gift for storytelling helped him rise in public life.
Lincoln served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his death in 1865, leading the country through the Civil War. He is especially remembered for preserving the Union and for helping bring about the end of slavery, including through the Emancipation Proclamation.
He was assassinated in April 1865, just days after the war effectively ended. Over time, Lincoln has remained a central American figure not only for his leadership in crisis, but also for the lasting power of writings such as the Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural.