Abraham Lincoln V2: A History (1886) is a comprehensive biography of the 16th President of the United States, written by his private secretary, John George Nicolay. This second volume covers the period from Lincoln's election in 1860 to his assassination in 1865. The book provides a detailed account of Lincoln's presidency, including his efforts to preserve the Union during the Civil War, his Emancipation Proclamation, and his leadership during the...