Book · 2020 · Biography & Autobiography
Lincoln on the Verge
Thirteen Days to Washington
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I don't know if i have it here uh called uh oh here it is let me grab it called lincoln on the verge 13 days to washington.
Sebastian Junger · The Daily Stoic · Feb 2022 Listen at 1:44 Why people recommend it
Lincoln on the Verge by Ted Widmer is a detailed historical account chronicling Abraham Lincoln's dramatic thirteen-day train journey from Springfield, Illinois, to Washington, D.C., ahead of his inauguration. Sebastian Junger recommended and discussed the book on an episode of The Daily Stoic titled Sebastian Junger on the Complexity of Freedom, released on February 9, 2022. During the interview, Junger physically grabbed the book from his surroundings to show it off, citing the specific subtitle referencing the thirteen days to Washington and praising its narrative scope. By drawing attention to Widmer's work, Junger underscored the tension and historical significance of a nation teetering on the brink of civil war. Readers interested in American history, presidential leadership, and pivotal biographical moments will find this book to be a gripping exploration of a deeply vulnerable and defining period in the nation's political evolution.
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Sebastian Junger i don't know if i have it here uh called uh oh here it is let me grab it called lincoln on the verge 13 day… 1
“i don't know if i have it here uh called uh oh here it is let me grab it called lincoln on the verge 13 days to washington”
