Letters and Addresses of Abraham Lincoln

The book ""Letters and Addresses of Abraham Lincoln"" is a comprehensive collection of the writings and speeches of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The book includes a wide range of materials, including letters, speeches, and other documents, that provide insight into Lincoln's thoughts and beliefs on a variety of topics, including slavery, the Civil War, and the role of government in society.The collection is organized chronologically, beginning with Lincoln's early years as a lawyer and politician in Illinois and ending with his presidency and the Civil War. The book includes famous speeches such as the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation, as well as lesser-known letters and addresses that offer a more personal glimpse into Lincoln's life and character.Throughout the book, Lincoln's eloquence, intelligence, and compassion shine through, as he grapples with the complex issues of his time and strives to lead the nation through one of its most difficult periods. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, and provides a fascinating window into one of the most important periods in American history.1907. A collection of the letters and addresses that illustrate why his position as a master of oration is unquestioned. No man of his century could state a proposition with more exactness and compactness. His clarity of expression, the consistent building up of his argument, his brilliantly apt comparisons, his illuminating wit, his merciless pursuit of illogic in his opponents, his reserve and his dignity would be remarkable in a mind highly trained and in the untaught son of the wilderness become phenomenal. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.