The Lincoln Trail in Pennsylvania

The Lincoln Trail in Pennsylvania, Volume 1, provides a detailed historical account of Abraham Lincoln's connection to the Keystone State. Author Bradley R. Hoch traces the sixteenth president's journey from his ancestral roots to his final travels. This history book examines Lincoln's travels, public appearances, and significant speeches within the region. Using historical mileage and available routes, Hoch establishes the probable paths Lincoln took, including his travels by steamboat and stagecoach on the National Road.

This volume serves as both a historical chronicle and a guide for those interested in the Civil War period. It covers the grand railroad tour of his inaugural journey and the dramatic secret night train protected by Pinkerton agents. The narrative concludes with the moving journey of Lincoln's funeral train through cities like York, Harrisburg, and Erie. This United States history work includes rare photographs and maps to enrich the study of Lincoln's legacy in Pennsylvania.