Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832-1858 (Library of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (829 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0940450437 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 898 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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included are the complete Lincoln-Douglas debates, perhaps the most famous confrontation in American political history.. Abraham lincoln measured the promise—and cost—of American freedom in lucid and extraordinarily moving prose, famous for its native wit, simple dignity of expressions, and peculiarly American flavor. This volume, with its companion, Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writing 1859–1865, comprises the most comprehensive selection ever published. over 240 speeches, letters, and drafts take Lincoln from rural law practice to national prominence, and chart his emergence as an eloquent antislavery advocate and defender of the constitution
“The best selection of Lincoln’s writings available today, perhaps the best ever.”—Christian Science Monitor
Abraham Lincoln
"Five Stars" according to S. M. Barnicle. This was a gift for a friend and she loved it!!. "Great volume culminates in the Lincoln-Douglas debates" according to Craig Matteson. Abraham Lincoln was a great President. Where he falls on your list is a private judgment, but most put him at or near the top. It is true that there is a more vocal element of detractors nowadays, but those voices tend to also advocate versions of America that most of us would not recognize nor care to legitimate. Th. #3 in my list of Libary of America books(of 4) A Customer I bought both volumns of this over the summer. I first bought Libary of America's publication of Jefferson which is a must have. Then Franklin. Those two are extremely good and I highly recommend them to anyone interested in raw historical material.Now as for the volumes on Lincoln, don't get me wrong; they are also