Lincoln On The Verge by Ted Widmer
Thirteen Days to Washington
Spanning the anxious weeks before the Civil War, this narrative follows Abraham Lincoln’s perilous train journey from Springfield to Washington as he introduces himself to a fractured nation. Through vivid snapshots of cities, crowds, and political rivals, it captures the assassination plots, secessionist fervor, and media spectacle that shaped his path to the presidency. The story reveals how deft rhetoric, railroads, and the telegraph helped him build a broad coalition and steady public nerves, culminating in a clandestine passage through Baltimore and a fraught arrival in the capital. It’s both a travelogue and a portrait of a republic on the brink, showing a leader finding his voice as the country confronts its greatest crisis.
- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-650
- Original Language
- English
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