Lincoln bought a German language newspaper.

Greeley knew no language but his, but of that, he possessed a most extraordinary mastery. An employee

The Bible and newspapers, to both Lincoln and Greeley, they represented equally compelling gospel.

Looking to advance in journalism, one future editor displayed skilled as varied as economic analysis and humorous commentary.

Only a writer "with Bennett's craft and brass could manage to praise and insult his readers at the same time.

Lincoln on a desire to hear Horace Greeley speak: "In print, every one of his words seems to weigh about a ton.