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Originally published in six volumes, which sold more than one million copies, Carl Sandburg’s Abraham Lincoln was praised as the most noteworthy historical biography of Sandburg’s generation. He later distilled this monumental work into one volume that critics and readers alike consider his greatest work of nonfiction, as well as the most distinguished, authoritative biography of Lincoln ever published.

Growing up in an Illinois prairie town, Sandburg listened to stories of old-timers who had known Lincoln. By the time this single-volume edition was competed, he had spent a lifetime studying, researching, and writing about our 16th president.

Elliott Gould, Burt Reynolds, Meryl Streep, and a host of other celebrities read over 100 poems by four of America's greatest poets. Walt Whitman celebrates the brash and rugged individualism of his country in exuberant language. The spare, precise language of Emily Dickinson conveys her penetrating vision of the natural world and an acute understanding of the most profound human truths.

A fascinating look at the early life of Abraham Lincoln through his term as Illinois congressman. Writer and poet Carl Sandburg, with an accumulation of historical documents and a storehouse of anecdotes about the object of his keen interest (having grown up in Illinois) paints a compelling picture of the 16th President and the rugged frontier life of the early 19th Century. - Summary by Scotty Smith

Carl Sandburgs enchanting Rootabaga Stories have captured the hearts of children for generations. Originally crafted for his own daughters, these whimsical tales offer a delightful alternative to traditional fairy tales, filled with vibrant characters like animals, corn fairies, and even skyscrapers. Sandburgs vision was to create American fairy tales that resonate with the spirit of American childhood, steering away from the knights and royalty of European lore. Dive into a world where trains and imagination reign supreme, and discover the magic that lies within these charming stories.

Enjoy this out of print public domain collection including Windy City.

Dive into Carl Sandburgs incisive reporting on the tumultuous race riots that erupted in Chicago during July 1919. In this gripping account, Sandburg captures the chaos, emotions, and societal implications of the events, offering both a historical perspective and poignant reflections. Join KevinS as he narrates this critical moment in American history, shedding light on the struggles and realities of a city in turmoil.

The Carl Sandburg College podcast features the news and events of campus and interviews with the people working behind the scenes making things happen. It's a place designed to provide listeners with timely and relevant conversations.

The official podcast of Carl Sandburg College athletics, giving you an inside look at the coaches, athletes and others associated with Chargers sports.

Taken from Carl Sandburg's Rootabaga Pigeons book, "How Dippy the Wisp and Slip Me Liz Came in the Moonshine Where the Potato Face Blind Man Sat with His Accordion" takes us into the nonsense world Sandburg created for his daughters.

These tales are full of play-on-words and unusual characters that will charm children and grown-ups alike. Come along with us and meet Gold Buskin Wincher, the Potao-Face Blind Man, Rags Habakuk, the Flongboos, Hatrack the Horse, Slipfoot, and many others!

In the village of Liver-and-Onions, there was a Potato Face Blind Man who used to play an accordion on the corner near the post office. The sometime narrator of these tales, he transports readers and listeners to Rootabaga Country, where the railroad tracks go from straight to zigzag, the pigs wear bibs, and the Village of Cream Puffs floats in the wind, looking like a little hat that you could wear on the end of your thumb. Carl Sandburg, the beloved folk chronicler and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, invented these stories for his own daughters.

Dive into the captivating early years of Abraham Lincoln, from his humble beginnings to his time as an Illinois congressman. Carl Sandburg, a writer and poet who himself was raised in Illinois, has meticulously gathered historical documents and anecdotes to bring to life the intriguing persona of the 16th President. Get an intimate view of the rugged frontier life in the early 19th Century in this riveting narrative. - Summary by Scotty Smith