Collections Of The Illinois State Historical Library V3 Lincoln Series V1, The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Of 1858

""Collections Of The Illinois State Historical Library V3: Lincoln Series V1, The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Of 1858"" is a historical book written by Edwin Erle Sparks. The book is a part of a larger series of collections from the Illinois State Historical Library, specifically focusing on Abraham Lincoln. This volume, in particular, contains the full transcripts of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858, which were a series of seven debates between Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas during their campaign for the United States Senate. The debates were a pivotal moment in American history, as they focused on the issue of slavery and helped to shape the political landscape of the country. In addition to the transcripts, the book also includes an introduction by Sparks that provides historical context and analysis of the debates. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and American politics in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.