"Stefan Lorant here presents a striking text-and-picture biography which dramatically unfolds the story of Abraham Lincoln. This is a living record of a memorable and unique life history, told with evocative words, facsimiles of Lincoln's letters in his own handwriting, rare documents, and a wealth of photographs and drawings."--Provided by the publisher.

LC copies 3, 4, and 5 have dust jacket.

Part one. His early years -- Earning a living -- His love affairs -- Legislator -- Mary Todd -- Lawyer and politician -- Congressman -- Family matters -- Returning to politics -- Joining the Republican party -- The senatorial contest -- Growing into a candidate -- The Republican convention -- The election -- President-elect -- First inaugural -- Part two. What he looked like -- Fort Sumter -- War -- Dark months -- Commander-in-Chief -- In search of a general -- Emancipation Proclamation -- The Gettysburg address -- Ebb tide -- Re-elected -- His day -- His character -- His marriage -- The final battles -- An ominous dream -- His last day.