Publisher's Synopsis
Great Captain, Three Lincoln Novels: Forever Free, With Malice Toward None and The Last Full Measure is a collection of three novels written by Honore Willsie Morrow. The book is a large print edition, making it easier for readers with visual impairments to enjoy the stories. The first novel, Forever Free, is set during the Civil War and follows the story of a young woman named Rachel who becomes a nurse for wounded soldiers. She meets and falls in love with a Union officer named David, but their relationship is complicated by the war and their different backgrounds. The second novel, With Malice Toward None, is set during Lincoln's presidency and focuses on his efforts to end slavery and reunite the country. The story follows Lincoln's struggles with Congress and his own conscience as he works to achieve his goals. The final novel, The Last Full Measure, is set during the final years of the Civil War and follows the story of a Union soldier named John who is captured by the Confederacy. He must navigate the dangers of prison life while also dealing with personal tragedies and the uncertainty of the war's outcome. Overall, Great Captain, Three Lincoln Novels: Forever Free, With Malice Toward None and The Last Full Measure is a compelling collection of historical fiction that explores the complexities of the Civil War and Lincoln's presidency.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1927. Honore Willsie Morrow is best known for her Great Captain trilogy about Abraham Lincoln, which established her as a vivid storyteller. Great Captain is the story of Lincoln all through his administration from the beginning of the Civil War down to the tragic moment of his assassination. Book One, Forever Free, shows the first in the White House up to the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Book Two, With Malice Toward None, opens with the year 1863 and closes with the return of Lincoln to Washington from Virginia after the fall of Richmond. Book Three, The Last Full Measure, brings the chronicle of Lincoln down to the moment of his death. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
