Examples of secondary sources: 1  Bibliographies. 2  Biographical works. 3  Reference books, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and atlases. 4  Articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers after the event. 5  Literature reviews and review articles (e.g., movie reviews, book reviews) 6  History books and other popular or scholarly books.
Storyline. In 1865, as the American Civil War winds inexorably toward conclusion, U.S. president Abraham Lincoln endeavors to achieve passage of the landmark constitutional amendment which will forever ban slavery from the United States.
The Life of Abraham Lincoln. by Henry Ketcham. The Life of Abraham Lincoln 3.91 Â· Rating Details Â· 1,406 Ratings Â· 96 Reviews. According to Wikipedia: Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 Ã¢ April 15, 1865) was the sixteenth President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1861 until his assassination.