Carl Sandburg’s Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years – Volume I paints a richly human picture of America’s 16th president before he rose to national prominence. More than a factual biography, it is a literary work that captures the atmosphere of the frontier, the struggles of common people, and the development of Lincoln’s character. This volume highlights how Lincoln’s modest upbringin…
Russell Freedman’s Lincoln: A Photobiography offers a richly illustrated account of Abraham Lincoln’s life, tracing his journey from humble frontier beginnings to his presidency during the Civil War. The book blends clear, engaging text with archival photographs and prints, giving readers both a visual and narrative portrait of Lincoln. Aimed especially at younger audiences, it presents Lin…