John G. Nicolay, Abraham Lincoln’s private secretary at the White House, along with his assistant, John Hay, authored the two-volume definitive biography, Abraham Lincoln, a Biography. This condensation by Nicolay offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the life of the 16th president of the United States. Although it is a condensed version, it remains a substantial work that delves deeply into Lincolns remarkable journey. (Summary by John Lieder)