The Story of Abraham Lincoln
Mary Agnes Hamilton
Read by John Lieder





In this biography for young adults, Mary A. Hamilton gives a British person’s perspective on the 16th President of the United States. A glowing tribute to “Honest Abe”, the author traces Lincoln’s ancestral roots and recounts his birth in Kentucky, his youth in Indiana, his adult life in Illinois and his years in the White House. She also provides a good background on the causes and course of the American Civil War.
Hamilton is not always historically precise. For example, she erroneously names Jefferson Davis as the Southern Democratic candidate for president running against Lincoln and Douglas in 1860 rather than John C. Breckinridge. However, overall “The Story of Abraham Lincoln” is a good summarization and interesting account of the life, values and politics of Lincoln.
Cautions: Chapter 7 contains a single use of an epithet for African-Americans in a quotation from a British magazine. Chapter 8 ends with an example of a stereotypical Southern black dialect which many may find offensive. (Summary by John Lieder.) (2 hr 36 min)
Chapters
Boyhood | 19:54 | Read by John Lieder |
The Young Backwoodsman | 17:29 | Read by John Lieder |
Slavery | 18:32 | Read by John Lieder |
Lincoln the Lawyer | 17:47 | Read by John Lieder |
Defeat of the Little Giant | 20:32 | Read by John Lieder |
The New President and Secession | 15:11 | Read by John Lieder |
The War | 19:59 | Read by John Lieder |
Victory | 13:52 | Read by John Lieder |
"Oh Captain! My Captain" | 13:09 | Read by John Lieder |
Reviews
I was wrong





Whenever i see racial issues in America, I always tell my 16 years old daughter that "I don't think Americans will be proud of their history". But this book changes everything. One man's struggle shaped the country and his life brought tears to my eyes. I am an Indo-canadian.
wth...





SirGerman
Absolutely horrible, the things that people claim as 'truth'. If you want to read a real history of this man or ANY historical figure, go to the lobrary and read only the older books that were written during the era in which the individual lived.





psyco mutt
if you like half truths and lying to children to make a man look good this is the book for you. how people do a bio while skipping everything bad they did is beyond me
Good insight





Bifom Melwin
A good book, short, well articulated with honest assessments and reports on the life of one of the greatest men in American history.
A good First step





rptwsthi
Now I am intrigued, to know more, to understand Mr. Lincoln more closely. This is a really nice narration voice is clear thought in chapter 5 or 6 sound quality is little down but overall a book with good content and quality.
Very good.





James
Very good. The reader had a very good, clear voice. I really enjoyed listening to this and I learnt a lot about Abraham Lincoln. Thank you. :-)





MattB
Simple and brief and glowing overview of the life of Lincoln. I was entertained and learned a fair deal about this extraordinary and humble leader.
Very enjoyable





jam
An inspirational relating of Abraham Lincoln's life. Mary A Hamilton wrote it beautifully and John Lieder records it in a masterful way.