1861 The Lost Peace

This audiobook about the months before and weeks after Abraham Lincoln's inauguration is sensitively narrated by Golden Voice Arthur Morey. The author takes us through a series of events culminating in the attack on Fort Sumter, which began the Civil War. Documenting the multiple attempts to prevent the conflict from occurring, he focuses on the largely forgotten Washington Peace Conference, a desperate attempt by moderates from both the North and South to avoid war. Morey reminds the listener that Lincoln, a newcomer to national politics, was viewed by many as a lightweight. Yet, when he had to make decisions, he was ready to assume the requisite responsibilities. Ably guided by Morey's fluid narration, this work offers the listener insights into how high the stakes were in the period leading up to Lincoln's inauguration and the beginning of the Civil War. L.W.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]