Volume 1 of Ida Tarbell's biography of Lincoln covers his life from his boyhood to his election to the presidency in 1860. Tarbell, in addition to her famous work in investigative journalism (in particular, her influential expose of The Standard Oil Company), was a noted Lincoln scholar. Her writings on Lincoln, originally published as articles in McClure's Magazine, were highly acclaimed. - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi
I found Vol I very interesting and informative. I had a limited understanding of Lincoln’s early experiences that was limited to his early childhood. I learned of how hard he worked to understand what he studied so it made sense to him. His many varied experiences and financial struggles. His experiences as a lawyer.
