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Life of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1

Volume 1 of Ida Tarbell's biography of Lincoln covers his life from his boyhood to his election to the presidency in 1860. Tarbell, in addition to her famous work in investigative journalism (in particular, her influential expose of The Standard Oil Company), was a noted Lincoln scholar. Her writings on Lincoln, originally published as articles in McClure's Magazine, were highly acclaimed. - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi

LIfe of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2

Year of Publication: 1900Genres: History , Biography & Autobiography

Running Time: 14 hours 31 minutes 05 seconds

#	Chapter Name
1	The Origin of the Lincoln Family- The Lincolns in Kentucky - Birth of Abraham Lincoln Ciufi Galeazzi	28:22
2	The Lincolns Leave Kentucky for Southern Indiana - Conditions of Life in Their New Home Ciufi Galeazzi	17:28
3	Abraham Lincoln's Early Opportunities - The Books He Read - Trips to New Orleans - Impression He Made on His Friends Ciufi Galeazzi	30:07
4	The Lincolns Leave Indiana - The Journey to Illinois - Abraham Lincoln Strikes Out for Himself Ciufi Galeazzi	30:04
5	Lincoln Secures a Position - He Studies Grammar - First Appearance in Politics Ciufi Galeazzi	30:41
6	The Black Hawk War - Lincoln Chosen Captain of a Company - Reenlists as an Independent Ranger - End of the War Ciufi Galeazzi	30:17
7	Lincoln Runs for State Assembly and is Defeated - Storekeeper - Student - Postmaster - Surveyor Ciufi Galeazzi	32:40
8	Electioneering in Illinois in 1834 - Lincoln Reads Law - First Term as an Assemblyman - Lincoln's First Great Sorrow Ciufi Galeazzi	33:23
9	Lincoln is Re-Elected to the Illinois Assembly - His First Published Address - Protests Against Pro-Slavery Resolutions of the Assembly Ciufi Galeazzi	44:20
10	Lincoln Begins to Study Law - Mary Owens - A Newspaper Contest - Growth of Political Influence Ciufi Galeazzi	47:49
11	Lincoln's Engagement to Mary Todd - Breaking of the Engagement - Lincoln-Shields Duel Ciufi Galeazzi	45:30
12	Lincoln Becomes a Candidate for Congress and is Defeated - On the Stump in 1844 - Nominated and Elected to the 30th Congress Ciufi Galeazzi	33:02
13	Lincoln in Washington in 1847 - He Opposes the Mexican War - Campaigning in New England Ciufi Galeazzi	39:54
14	Lincoln at Niagara- Secures a Patent for an Invention - Abandons Politics and Decides to Devote Himself to the Law Ciufi Galeazzi	33:54
15	Lincoln on the Circuit - His Humor and Persuasiveness - His Manner of Preparing Cases, Examining Witnesses, and Addressing Juries Ciufi Galeazzi	30:11
16	Lincoln's Important Law Cases - Defence of a Slave Girl - The McCormick Case - The Armstrong Murder Case - The Rock Island Bridge Case Ciufi Galeazzi	48:23
17	Lincoln Re-Enters Politics Ciufi Galeazzi	45:53
18	The Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Part 1 Ciufi Galeazzi	34:41
19	The Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Part 2 Ciufi Galeazzi	39:19
20	Lincoln's Nomination in 1860, Part 1 Ciufi Galeazzi	26:13
21	Lincoln's Nomination in 1860, Part 2 Ciufi Galeazzi	25:55
22	The Campaign of 1860, Part 1 Ciufi Galeazzi	28:36
23	The Campaign of 1860, Part 2 Ciufi Galeazzi	30:18
24	Mr. Lincoln as President-Elect, Part 1 Ciufi Galeazzi	43:57
25	Mr. Lincoln as President-Elect, Part 2 Ciufi Galeazzi	40:08