Publisher's Synopsis
The Gettysburg Speech And Other Papers: Lowell�������s Essay On Lincoln; And Whitman�������s O Captain! My Captain! is a book that was published in 1899 and features a collection of writings by Abraham Lincoln, James Russell Lowell, and Walt Whitman. The book includes Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, which he delivered during the American Civil War in 1863.In addition to the Gettysburg Address, the book also includes other speeches and writings by Lincoln, including his first inaugural address and his Emancipation Proclamation. James Russell Lowell's essay on Lincoln is also included, which provides a critical analysis of Lincoln's presidency and his impact on American history.Finally, the book features Walt Whitman's poem ""O Captain! My Captain!"", which was written in response to Lincoln's assassination in 1865. The poem has become an iconic tribute to Lincoln and is considered one of Whitman's most famous works.Overall, The Gettysburg Speech And Other Papers offers readers a unique insight into the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, as well as the impact he had on American literature and culture.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.
