"Herndon was born mediocre"

[Mike B.]

(11-21-2012 06:45 PM)Gene C Wrote:  Mike, thanks for sharing "the other side" regarding Herndon that I have not heard before. You've somewhat changed my opinion about him. Another book I need to go back and read again.

Thanks Gene,

Have you read Doug Wilson's "Honor's Voice?" It is not about Herndon per se but uses his material. It is one of the classics of Lincoln literature IMO.

The only full scale biography of Herndon is Donald's 1948, "Lincoln's Herndon" which is a bit out of date.