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Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington

Ted Widmer

WINNER OF THE LINCOLN FORUM BOOK PRIZE “A Lincoln classic...superb.” ­—The Washington Post “A book for our time.”—Doris Kearns Goodwin Lincoln on the Verge tells the dramatic story of America’s greatest president discovering his own strength to save the Republic. As a divided nation plunges into the deepest crisis in its history, Abraham Lincoln boards a train for Washington and his inauguration—an inauguration Southerners have vowed to prevent. Lincoln on the Verge charts these pivotal thirteen days of travel, as Lincoln discovers his power, speaks directly to the public, and sees his country up close.

HistoryAmerican History · medium confidenceAmerican History81 signalsLlm Classifier: American History -> American HistoryKeyword Classifier: American History -> American HistoryAward Category: Plutarch Award: Biography -> BiographyPresidency & Executive PowerTravel, Exploration & PlaceRegional & Local History

Award History

0 wins · 1 total

AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
Plutarch Award: Biography2021FinalistSecondary source
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  1. 01 Central figures

    • Abraham Lincoln92%

  2. 02 Central places

    • Washington78%

  3. 03 Suggested argument

    Over thirteen days to Washington, Abraham Lincoln discovers and applies his strength to save the Republic while speaking directly to the public during a deep national crisis.

    Model confidence 66%

  4. 04 Reading orientation

    34 / 100 academic

    Serious trade

    An estimate of intended readership and scholarly apparatus—not quality or importance.

Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 74%.