Project Gutenberg 1997-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 120 Lowell, James Russell 1819 1891 Wilbur, Homer Meliboeus-Hipponax Abraham Lincoln "Abraham Lincoln" by James Russell Lowell is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book offers a deep reflection on the presidency of Abraham Lincoln during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War. It examines Lincoln's leadership, political challenges, and the moral complexities of his decisions, particularly regarding slavery and national unity. In this work, Lowell portrays Lincoln not just as a political leader but also as a deeply principled and pragmatic statesman navigating an unprecedented crisis in American history. The text elucidates how Lincoln, amid public skepticism and personal resistance, held the nation together while confronting the moral implications of slavery and ensuring the survival of the Union. Lowell illustrates Lincoln's ability to engage with the public's sentiments and instill hope through careful discourse, highlighting his commitment to democratic ideals and ethical governance in a time of severe discord. The narrative serves both as a tribute to Lincoln's character and a reflection on the broader societal struggles of that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 E456 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 78977 2025-07-01T07:35:47.542211 text/html 72237 2021-01-01T11:41:19 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 29039 2021-01-01T11:41:19 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 101651 2025-07-01T07:35:52.097187 application/epub+zip 100455 2025-07-01T07:35:49.989204 application/epub+zip 83202 2025-07-01T07:35:49.002192 application/epub+zip 211419 2025-07-01T07:35:53.699181 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204478 2025-07-01T07:35:51.518166 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 178152 2022-09-01T08:41:57.609859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 72236 2025-07-01T07:35:47.245188 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63247 2015-04-01T15:55:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25843 2021-01-01T11:41:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18338 2025-07-01T07:35:53.814165 application/rdf+xml 14789 2025-07-01T07:35:49.480178 image/jpeg 3945 2025-07-01T07:35:49.240174 image/jpeg 100878 2025-07-01T07:35:47.550185 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia