Description
Author Carl Sandburg
Publisher Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.
Format Hardcover (One Volume Edition)
Condition near fine protected with brodart
Description
Carl Sandburg’s Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years is a masterwork of biographical literature that offers a deeply human portrayal of America’s 16th president. Drawing from his exhaustive six-volume series, Sandburg distilled Lincoln’s life into this definitive one-volume edition, capturing the scope of Lincoln’s character, leadership, and moral evolution from humble prairie roots to the trials of the Civil War presidency. With poetic prose and meticulous historical detail, Sandburg explores Lincoln’s inner struggles, his empathy, and his unyielding dedication to the preservation of the Union. The result is not merely a biography but a profound literary tribute to an American icon.
This hardcover edition, protected in an archival Brodart cover, preserves the integrity of a true collectible. The classic brown cloth boards with gilt script exude timeless elegance. Ideal for collectors, history enthusiasts, and students of leadership, this volume stands as both a historical reference and a literary achievement.