The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery
What intention does the author state in the Preface of "The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery"?
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In the Preface, the author expresses his intention with this book. Rather than write a biography of Lincoln, a man most Americans believe they know well, the author's intention is to show the reader Lincoln's growing and changing opinions of slavery throughout his life.
The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery