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Abraham Lincoln's two great legacies to history--his extraordinary power as a writer and his leadership during the Civil War--come together in this close study of the President's use of the telegraph. Invented less than two decades before he entered office, the telegraph came into its own during the Civil War. In a jewel-box of historical writing, Wheeler captures Lincoln as he adapted his folksy rhetorical style to the telegraph, creating an intimate bond with his generals that would ultimately help win the war.

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"Just when we might think nothing new can be written about Lincoln comes Wheeler's captivating take on the Lincoln legacy."--Harold Holzer, co-chairman, U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, author of Lincoln at Cooper Union

The book thunders along, following the "messages of lightning" down the wires....The writing is focused and lean.--Bloomberg News

"A fascinating, succinct and original history of how a great President used cutting-edge technology to save his country."--Michael Beschloss, presidential historian, author of The Conquerors

"Wheeler [reveals] our now god-like 16th President to be an astute manipulator of modern technology."--Ken Burns, Filmmaker, PBS's The Civil War

"Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails is an accessible jaunt through this formative American event."--USA Today

A lively account that crackles with revealing anecdotes and insights, offering new ways to appreciate Lincoln's genius.--Library Journal

". . . an original take on Lincoln's presidency"--Washington Post Book World
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Abraham Lincoln's two great legacies to history - his extraordinary power as a writer and his leadership during the Civil War - come together in this close study of the President's use of the telegraph. Invented less than two decades before he entered office, the telegraph came into its own during the Civil War. First it was an instrument of military command and control; then Lincoln seized upon it as a means to take the reins of his generals and lead the war effort. In a jewel-box of historical writing, Wheeler captures Lincoln as he encountered this tool and adapted his folksy rhetorical style to the telegraph creating an intimate bond with his generals, especially Ulysses S. Grant.

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  • Publication date2008
  • ISBN 10 0061129801
  • ISBN 13 9780061129803
  • BindingPaperback
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