Abraham Lincoln Civil War Stories: Second Edition - by Joe Wheeler (Paperback)

About the Book

"Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization of the original stories were retained and not corrected"--Title page verso.

Book Synopsis

This new edition of this classic collection of stories about Abraham Lincoln includes rewritten introductions to each story that draw relevancies and lessons from this great man of leadership and apply them to the political climate of today.

Each story in this rare and beautiful heirloom collection reveals the servant heart of President Lincoln, his dedication to the people who served him, and his homespun humor and wisdom. These are the stories that build character and inspire conviction in those who read and hear them. Gathered for the very purpose of being passed from generation to generation, these delightful stories will become favorites of adults and children alike--as parents and grandparents read them again and again to their children and grandchildren. Collected over a lifetime from old magazines and publications--most published between the 1880s and the 1950s--these stories tell of the personal life of Lincoln, his tumultuous years during the Civil War, and the impact he had on the people who met him.

Review Quotes

"My friend Joe Wheeler s new collection of stories is sure to appeal to anyone who wonders what it would have been like to encounter Abraham Lincoln in person. These compelling accounts, painstakingly gathered over many years, offer a unique perspective on Lincoln s humble spirit in the midst of the chaotic surroundings of the Civil War."--Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family"

"Thomas Lincoln was a master storyteller, a skill he taught his son. Those who knew Lincoln vividly remembered the stories he told. Joe Wheeler sifts through the many stories about America's favorite president to provide a portrait of the man through the medium he loved--stories."--Thomas Schwartz, Ph.D., former Illinois State Historian & Former Director of Research & Collections at the Lincoln Presidential Library

"My friend Joe Wheeler's new collection of stories is sure to appeal to anyone who wonders what it would have been like to encounter Abraham Lincoln in person. These compelling accounts, painstakingly gathered over many years, offer a unique perspective on Lincoln's humble spirit in the midst of the chaotic surroundings of the Civil War."--Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family

About the Author

Joe Wheeler is considered one of America's leading story anthology creators. His bestselling Christmas in My Heart story anthology is the longest running Christmas story series in America. Wheeler earned a master's in history from Pacific Union College, a master's in English from Sacramento State University, and a PhD in English from Vanderbilt University. He lives with his wife in Conifer, Colorado.