David Herbert Donald's, based mostly on primary sources, before he became an icon. Full disclosure: I was one of his students. Michael B. Chesson Founding Professor and Dean The American College of History and Legal Studies 1 Stiles Road, Ste. 104 Salem, NH 03079 Phone: (603) 458-5145 x10 Email: [log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) Web: _http://www.achls.org/_ (http://www.achls.org/) "Charge, Virginians, Charge!" --Gen. Turner Ashby, CSA June 6, 1862 In a message dated 11/17/2012 9:57:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: With all the attention being paid to the new Lincoln movie, a friend asked for advice about which Lincoln biography would be good to read. Multi-volume would be overkill. . . . so any suggestions about best choice for a reliable and well-written Lincoln bio? Jon Kukla www.JonKukla.com ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html