Lincoln A Foreigner’s Quest
“Lincoln A Foreigner’s Quest” by Jan Morris is a thought-provoking exploration of Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy. Published by Penguin in 2000, this new edition spans 216 pages and is presented in English. Morris, initially taken aback by America’s fascination with Lincoln, embarks on a journey to visit significant landmarks associated with the former president, from his birthplace in Kentucky to the site of his assassination in Washington.
In this book, readers will find a blend of fact, narrative, and imagination as Morris reflects on her experiences and observations throughout her travels. The work delves into themes of biography and history, offering insights into Lincoln’s impact on the United States during the 19th century. Through her unique perspective, Morris invites readers to reconsider the myths surrounding Lincoln and engage with the complexities of his life and the era in which he lived.
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When Jan Morris first visited the United States, she was overwhelmed (and irritated) by the national obsession with Abraham Lincoln: the homespun myth of the awkward six-foot-four country boy who rose to unite the nation seemed too good to be true. So she resolved to make up her own mind, visiting the landmarks of his life to do so: his log-cabin birthplace in Kentucky, via Gettysburg and all the way to the Washington theatre where he was assassinated. This work, blending fact, narrative and imagination, is the result.
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