Clarence King is the editor behind The Oxford Book of American Essays. He has a knack for curating insightful collections of writing.
The biographers of Lincoln
The biographers of Lincoln
Synopsis
This book delves into the lives and work of John Hay and John G. Nicolay, the personal secretaries and biographers of Abraham Lincoln. It explores their unique position in documenting one of America's most pivotal presidencies. The narrative examines how their close relationship with Lincoln shaped their monumental ten-volume biography, offering insights into the challenges and responsibilities of historical record-keeping.
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The biographers of LincolnUnknown, 1886
869 pages
Language: English
