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Abraham Lincoln: A Background Study

Abraham Lincoln: A Background Study

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Abraham Lincoln: A Background Study

1951

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Overview

Studies Abraham Lincoln in relation to the historical period in which he lived. Analyzes his historical contributions and shows the Kentucky hills, Indiana backwoods and Illinois prairie country where he traveled.

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