Knowing Him by Heart: African Americans on Abraham Lincoln.

"Knowing Him by Heart: African Americans on Abraham Lincoln" is a comprehensive collection of writings, speeches, and thoughts from African Americans spanning 150 years of U.S. history. The book explores the complex and evolving opinions and attitudes of African Americans towards Abraham Lincoln and his impact on their lives and American society. The editors, Fred Lee Hord and Matthew D. Norman, provide biographical and analytical context for each selection, identifying six major themes in Black Americans' responses to Lincoln. This collection is a valuable resource for scholars and educators in African American and U.S. history. [Extracted from the article]