Abraham Kimball

This biography tells the story of Abraham Kimball, a fiery abolitionist and Union Army officer who fought to preserve the Union and end slavery. Born into a family of prominent New England abolitionists, Kimball was inspired to dedicate his life to the cause of freedom from an early age. Lord's narrative provides a vivid portrait of the complex political and social landscape of the Civil War era, as seen through the eyes of one of its most dedicated and courageous soldiers.

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