Lincolniana; Or, The Humors of Uncle Abe
An Entertaining Look at President Lincoln through Humorous TalesBy Andrew Adderup
Length2h 23m
About this audiobook
In "Lincolniana; Or, The Humors of Uncle Abe," Andrew Adderup presents an insightful and humorous exploration of the life and character of Abraham Lincoln, appealingly blending anecdotal narration with sharp wit. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this work lays bare the complexities of Lincoln's personality, juxtaposing his stoic leadership with comic occurrences and intimate moments that reveal his humanity. Adderup's literary style is marked by a lively, conversational tone that invites readers to engage with historical figures in a more relatable context, elevating historical narrative beyond mere chronology to a corner of genuine understanding and levity. Andrew Adderup, a keen observer of American culture and history, draws from a rich well of primary sources and personal correspondences that illuminate the eccentricities and charm of Lincoln. His background as a historian, coupled with a deep appreciation for America'Äôs folklore and storytelling traditions, informs his portrayal of Lincoln's quirks and idiosyncrasies, offering readers not just a biography but a closer look at the man behind the myth. For those interested in a nuanced and entertaining perspective on one of America'Äôs most revered presidents, "Lincolniana; Or, The Humors of Uncle Abe" is a must-read. Adderup'Äôs masterful blend of humor and history provides a fresh lens through which to view Lincoln, making it accessible to scholars and casual readers alike.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor
Length2 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1OR THE HUMORS OF UNCLE ABE: 1861
51A Grateful Postmaster.
2Preface: ANDREW ADDERUP.
52A Serious Joke.
3An Involuntary Black Republican.
53Washington, February 18, 1864
4The Wrong Pig by the Ear.
54A. LINCOLN.
5"Wilkie, where does Old Abe Lincoln Live."
55"A. LINCOLN."
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6Too Literal Obedience.
56Fix the Date.
7How Uncle Abe Felt.
57Rival of Uncle Abe.
8P.P.P.
58Uncle Abe's Estimate of the Senate.
9Rattaned for a Rat Joke.
59"Thought he Must be Good for Something."
10The State House Struck by Whiggery.
60Aptly Said.
11Graphic and True.
61Uncle Abe as a Pilot.
12A Judge of the Post Office.
62Uncle Abe's Valentine.
13I'm an Inderlid.
63"My Mary Ann."
14How Uncle Abe got his Sobriquet.
64Uncle Abe's Honor.
15"I'll take Number Eleven too."
65"Smoke That."
16A Severe Retort.
66A Sufficient Reason.
17Had all the Time there Was.
67The Boy and the Bear.
18Could Stand it a Day or Two,
68Too Deep.
19Not the Worst of it.
69Uncle Abe's First Speech.
20Accoutred en Militaire.
70Cute.
21Perils of Illinois Lawyers.
71Abe's Spelling.
22Couldn't Make a Presidential Chair.
72A Soldier's Theory of the War.
23"Couldn't see It in that Light."
73Nigger Mathematics.
24Too Tough for the Rebels.
74Long and Short of it.
25Little Mac Helped by an Illustration.
75A Handy Faculty.
26An Acre of Fight.
76Uncle Abe on Time.
27Uncle Abe Believes in the Intelligence of Oysters.
77A Story that had no Reminder.
28An Egyptian Snake Story
78Has it "Gin Out?"
29Why Uncle Abe Made a Brigadier.
79A Major
30Uncle Abe Puzzled.
80A Dry Drop.
31Uncle Abe Divided on a Question.
81Uncle Abe as a Physiognomist.
32Tried for Scaring the Girls.
82The Concrete vs. the Abstract.
33"Thank God for the Sassengers."
83Symptoms of Civilization.
34Was'nt Murder After All.
84Uncle Abe goes into Partnership.
35Joe Reed's Mule Hunt.
85Abe Passing Counterfeit Money.
36Has no Influence with the Administration.
86The Wrong Man Poulticed.
37A Touching Incident.
87Uncle Abe as School Superintendent.
38A Lincoln Man Ducked.
88Uncle Abe's Nose.
39A Comparison.
89Take Away the Fowls.
40"There's Enough for All."
90Uncle Abe Well Fed.
41Making a President.
91A Man of Means.
42Uncle Abe Boss of the Cabinet.
92Call Again.
43Uncle Peter Cartright's Wonder.
93Uncle Abe Swapped when a Baby.
44Uncle Abe a Shaksperian.
94Hit at Antietam.
45The Running Sickness.
95A Poor Crop.
46How to Get Rid of Rats.
96Handy in Case of Emergencies.
47A Palpable Application
97Value of a Reputation.
48Uncle Abe on the Whisky Question.
98Didn't Like the Name.
49Edwards vs. Lincoln.
99Uncle Abe's Good Bye.
50Metalic Ring.
100Uncle Abe's Last.
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