Land of Lincoln

Andrew Ferguson, a journalist and native of Illinois was determined to find out what was behind the mystique of President Abraham Lincoln. In the process he discovers a humorous American backdrop to the lore and legend of the country's sixteenth president. We'll talk with Ferguson about the sometimes bizarre journey he took to research his new book, Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America.

During the show, we'll also hear Studio 360 host Kurt Anderson explore the legacy of the 16th president through the lens of Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial. You can listen to the piece again at the Public Radio Exchange.