Lincoln, The Lawyer


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This biography of Abraham Lincoln focuses on his practice as a lawyer. (Summary by MaryAnn) (5 hr 22 min)

Chapters

Forward 4:36 Read by Larry Wilson
Lincoln's Mythical Birthright to the Law 10:13 Read by Larry Wilson
The Real Source of Lincoln's Professional Aspirations 8:19 Read by Jim Locke
The Primitive Bench and Bar of Indiana 10:00 Read by Jim Locke
Legal Apprenticeship 10:22 Read by Jim Locke
Lincoln's First Argument and HIs Early Attitude toward the Law 12:19 Read by Jim Locke
Lincoln the Law Student 11:23 Read by Jim Locke
Admission to the Bar--The Primitive Bench and Bar of Illinois 12:35 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
Lincoln's First Partnership 9:20 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
His Early Cases and Competitors 12:07 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
Lincoln the Managing Clerk 11:48 Read by larryhayes7
Early Success in the Courts 7:02 Read by Jim Locke
A Notable Partnership 12:00 Read by Jim Locke
Judge Logan and Lincoln 12:24 Read by Jim Locke
Lincoln the Head of a Law Firm 11:47 Read by Jim Locke
Lincoln the Lawyer in Congress 15:33 Read by Jim Locke
Life on the Illinois Circuit 17:39 Read by Siobhan McAlpin
Judge Davis and Lincoln 17:05 Read by Kirk Hendrick
Leader of the Bar 14:07 Read by Jim Locke
The Jury Lawyer 14:10 Read by Jim Locke
The Cross-Examiner 14:27 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
Legal Ethics 12:11 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
Legal Reputation 13:58 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
Law in the Debate 18:47 Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
As Candidate 9:12 Read by Larry Wilson
As President 18:43 Read by Larry Wilson