A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: A History

By: John George Nicolay

Narrated by: Gregg Rizzo

This biography of Abraham Lincoln was written by Lincoln's White House secretary. Nicolay was involved in Lincoln's most intimate personal affairs during the Civil War and became one of the president's most trusted aides. On a day-to-day basis, he and the president's assistant secretary, John M. Hay, were responsible for receiving and screening visitors, writing and editing letters, and delivering and receiving messages, among other duties.

Public Domain (P)2019 Gregg Rizzo

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When you want the real story, read the words of those who were there at the time! The authors were two of Lincoln’s close associates and they give an interesting account of his life and times.