Every school age child knows the story of Abraham Lincoln's life. His development from a back woods boy to lawyer to President is a wonderful story. He is also known for his writing. His style is that of a man of the people. He was President during one of the most influential times in U. S. history. Topics included are Jefferson Davis on Rebellion, The Conventions of 1856, Congressional Ruffianism, The Dred Scott Decision, Douglas and Lincoln on Dred Scott, The Lecompton Constitution, The Revolt of Douglas, The Lincoln-Douglas Debates, The Freeport Doctrine, Lincoln's Ohio Speeches, Harper's Ferry, Lincoln's Cooper Institute Speech, The Charleston Convention, The Baltimore Nominations, The Chicago convention, Lincoln Elected, Beginnings of Rebellion, The Cabinet Cabal, From the Ballot to the Bullet, Major Anderson, The Charleston Forts, The President's Message, The Charleston Conspirators, Mr. Buchanan's Truce, The Retirement of Cass, The Senate Committee of Thirteen, The House Committee of Thirty-Three, The Conspiracy Proclaimed, and The Forty Muskets.