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Lincoln's Greatest Case: The River, the Bridge, and the Making of America

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Brian McGinty

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288 Seiten
11 Lesestunden

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Set against the backdrop of the 1856 steamboat disaster involving the Effie Afton, this narrative explores the clash between steamboat and railroad interests that reshaped American transportation. The story unfolds through the civil trial that captivated the nation, featuring a young Abraham Lincoln's powerful speeches. This compelling account reveals how this pivotal event not only highlighted legal tensions but also launched a self-taught lawyer and a future president into prominence, intertwining personal ambition with historical significance.