July 26, 2025 • 39 mins
Delve deep into the extraordinary life of Abraham Lincoln from his humble beginnings to his ascent to the presidency in 1860, as told by Ida Tarbell in Volume 1 of her acclaimed biography. Renowned for her investigative journalism and particularly her groundbreaking exposé of The Standard Oil Company, Tarbell was also a respected Lincoln scholar. Her insightful essays on Lincoln, initially featured in McClures Magazine, have been universally lauded. Stay tuned for Volume 2 of this captivating journey.
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