Noted Speeches of Abraham Lincoln, Including the Lincoln-Douglas Debate by Lincoln

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Author Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Editor Briggs, Lilian Marie
Title Noted Speeches of Abraham Lincoln, Including the Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Note Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Biographical sketch: Lincoln -- Cooper Institute speech -- Lincoln's first inaugural address -- Lincoln's Gettysburg speech -- Lincoln's second inaugural address -- Proclamation of emancipation -- Biographical sketch: Douglas -- Lincoln-Douglas debate: Opening speech. Lincoln's reply.
Credits E-text prepared by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
Summary "Noted Speeches of Abraham Lincoln, Including the Lincoln-Douglas Debate" by Lilian Marie Briggs is a historical collection of significant speeches written in the early 20th century. The volume includes some of Lincoln's most renowned orations such as the Gettysburg Address, the Cooper Institute Speech, and addresses from the Lincoln-Douglas debates, providing a vital look into the political climate of Lincoln's time and his evolving views on slavery and national unity. The opening of this compilation presents a foreword that explains the purpose of the series, emphasizing the importance of preserving key American speeches for educational purposes. It offers a biographical sketch of Abraham Lincoln that outlines his humble beginnings, his ascent in politics, and key milestones leading to his presidency. Additionally, the introduction sets the stage for understanding his speeches in the context of the American Civil War and the debate over slavery, laying a foundation for the debates that would unfold in the chapters to follow. The stage is thus prepared for a thoughtful engagement with Lincoln's rhetoric, showcasing his arguments against the extension of slavery and the preservation of the Union, which are urgent themes of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Subject Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Oratory
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EBook-No. 48364
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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