Publisher's Synopsis
""Lincoln and Gettysburg"" is a historical book written by Robert Fortenbaugh that tells the story of one of the most famous speeches in American history: Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The book chronicles the events leading up to the speech, including the Civil War battles that took place in Gettysburg and the political climate of the time. Fortenbaugh also provides a detailed analysis of the speech itself, examining its language, structure, and impact on American history. The book includes primary source material, such as letters and diaries from soldiers who fought in the battle, as well as photographs and illustrations. It is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal moment in American history and the man who played a crucial role in shaping it.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.