Lincoln's Preparation for Greatness

"Abraham Lincoln was a member of the Illinois Legislature from1834 to 1842 -- one of the Long Nine, as the Sangamon County delegationwas known, all its members being more than six feet tall. It was duringthese eight years that he came as close to scandal as he was ever to comein his public or private life. Did he, or did he not, engage in shamelesslogrolling to get the state capital moved to Springfield? This and otheraspects of Lincoln's apprenticeship in the legislator . . . are thoroughlyinvestigated."-- Chicago Sun-Times"The wealth of detail it contains makes it a worthwhile additionto the study of Lincoln's legislative career."-- Los Angeles Times