1813-1861

"It's 1835. Cabin boy Simon Covington is on the voyage of a lifetime to the Galapagos Islands with the world-famous scientist, Charles Darwin. But when Simon falls overboard during a huge storm, he washes up on an unexplored island. Stranded there, he makes a discovery that could change the world. Now it's not just his own survival at stake--the future of an undiscovered species is in his hands. But perhaps there's one person who could help... Based on the real events of Charles Darwin's legendary voyage, this is a novel that melds science with wonder"--From the publisher's web site.

Examines the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas over the topic of slavery in the summer and fall of 1858 and explores the purpose of democracy.

Examines the seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in 1858. Discusses how these two men and their ideas represented America's quandary over the purpose of a democracy, and that this dilemma would not only lead to the Civil War, but to conflicts throughout America's future.

An account the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 concerning slavery in the United States and how these debates helped Lincoln's election for the presidency.

Chronicles the 1860 presidential race that elected Republican Abraham Lincoln over Democrat Stephen Douglas, discussing the events and key players, and describing how Lincoln was able win over more prominent members of his party and with a low percentage of the popular vote.

Discusses the political competition of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas with a biographical examination of the two drastically different personalities that came to the forefront of U.S. politics in the mid-nineteenth century and shaped the nation as they competed for office before the outbreak of the Civil War.

Presents the history of the Comprimise of 1850, discussing who was involved, their arguments, and the outcome of the comprimise.

Examines the historical context of Abraham Lincoln's October 16, 1854 antislavery speech in Peoria, Illinois, that became the turning point in his political career that pointed the way toward the presidency.

Discusses the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas who were opponents for the Senate seat of Illinois in 1858, and had very different opinions on the issue of slavery.

Examines the life and accomplishments of politician and orator Stephen Douglas, discussing his career in Illinois politics and public service, with a focus on his role in the debate over slavery.