Abraham lincoln, the greatest of all american presidents, left us a vast legacy of writings, some of which are among the most famous in our history. He was a wonderful president and gave amazing speeches. One of americas greatest politicians, most respected and beloved personalities, abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united states. His words touched on the heartbreak and loss of the civil war, which would soon be over. See all books authored by abraham lincoln, including speeches and writings 18591865, and speeches and writings 18321858, and more on.
Abraham lincoln displayed a remarkable facility in his use of the written word. As his family moved to indiana and then illinois, he worked as a hired hand, clerk, and surveyor until, in his twenties, he began to study law. The speeches of abraham lincoln is an anthology of twenty memorable speeches and two famous letters from the life of abraham lincoln. Great speeches of abraham lincoln by abraham lincoln. We all know those famous first words of the gettysburg address, so i was extremely excited to read the rest.
Noted speeches of abraham lincoln audiobook abraham lincoln 1809 1865 and lillian marie briggs a few of lincoln s most famous speeches and the lincoln douglas debate make for historic. The deluge of books about the great emancipator has only increased with the bicentennial of his birth this year. Abraham lincoln speeches and writings 3 otherwise called sacred right of self government, which latter phrase, though expressive of the only rightful basis of any government, was so perverted in this attempted use of it as to amount to just this. And during his years in office, classic speeches, especially the gettysburg address and lincoln s second inaugural address, helped to establish him as one of the greatest american presidents. President abraham lincoln rose to national leadership over a divided nation during the. Great speeches of abraham lincoln by abraham lincoln, general. Make offer abraham lincoln, selected writings 20 barnes and noble debates, 50 speeches 1926 complete 1st ed. Why lincolns house divided speech was so important. Amid a new crisis, ted widmers book on the 16th presidents journey to. Abraham lincoln s daily devotional by lincoln, abraham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In november 1864, abraham lincoln was reelected as president upon receiving 55 percent of the popular vote. Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be. Lincoln led the united states through its civil war, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional and political crisis.
Great speeches abraham lincoln quotes by abraham lincoln. Lincoln speeches by abraham lincoln, paperback barnes. Quotes, quips, and speeches captures the essence of the sixteenth president. A collection of over 240 speeches, letters, and drafts written by abraham lincoln between 1832 and 1858, the period during which he progressed from rural lawyer to the office of president of the united states.
Interviews gabor boritt michael burlingame don davenport allen guelzo discussion allen guelzo. Bettmann archive ted widmer has published a book about a time of national crisis, in a time of national crisis. The defining rhetoric of abraham lincoln politician, president, and emancipator penguin presents a series of six portable, accessible, andabove allessential reads from american political history, selected by leading scholars. Speeches and writings 18591865, first published in 1990, which together have been hailed as the best selection of lincolns writings available today, perhaps the best ever christian science monitor. Abraham lincoln gave hundreds of speeches in his lifetime. Contained in this volume are 16 of his greatest moments behind the podium. President abraham lincoln delivered during the american civil war at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, on the afternoon of thursday, november 19, 1863, four and a half months after the union armies defeated those of the confederacy at the battle of gettysburg. A treasury of his greatest speeches and letters by harold holzer abraham lincoln was not only one of americas greatest presidents, but one of americas most gifted writers. The great speeches by abraham lincoln on free audio. Born into a humble family with illiterate parents, he got from being a shopkeeper to holding the highest office. Abraham lincoln as a young politician in the 1840s. From humble beginnings as a selftaught prairie lawyer, beloved u. May 23, 2018 great speeches of abraham lincoln ebook written by abraham lincoln, general press. Here are eight great books about abraham lincoln to add to your reading lists this winter.
Combined, these speeches demonstrate the depth and sophistication of lincoln s thoughts on democracy, war, and liberty. Buy great speeches of abraham lincoln general press book online at best prices in india on. This deluxe twovolume boxed set gathers abraham lincoln. He was elected to the illinois house of representatives in 1834. Great speeches includes the house divided speech of 1858, the first inaugural address of 1861, the gettysburg address of 1863, his last public address of 1865, and many more. Guelzo brings together this volume of lincoln speeches that span the classic and obscure, the lyrical and historical, the inspirational and intellectual.
Abraham lincoln great speeches paperback january 1, 1991 by with historical notes by john grafton author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The eminent men of history were often voracious readers and their own philosophy represents a distillation of all the great works they fed into their minds. What abraham lincoln readan evaluative and annotated list. The history place great speeches collection see also. In the years before radio and television could bring our leaders into our living rooms, lincoln communicated to citizens through powerful letters and brilliant speeches. The history of the countrys most turbulent time is brought to us in the stirring words of our sixteenth president. Buy great speeches of abraham lincoln general press book. Jan 17, 2005 speeches and letters of abraham lincoln, 18321865 language. By now, the civil war had been raging for four years, with a death toll already surpassing halfamillion men from both sides. In his own words shows you how a frontier lawyer who had less than a year of formal schooling and described his own origins as the short and simple annals of the poor could give us the emancipation proclamation, the gettysburg address, and the second inaugural.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read great speeches of abraham lincoln. Century, 19, 15 illustration of books from abraham lincoln s library. Traditionally regarded as lost because it was so engaging that reporters neglected to take notes, the speech is believed to have been an impassioned condemnation of slavery. The great speeches collected here serve as a good indicator of how lincoln s thinking evolved during a turbulent era, especially with regard to his views on states rights and the role of. The book contains everything from classic speeches that any citizen would recognizethe first debate with stephen douglas, the house divided. Make offer rare 1909 1st edition abraham lincoln book, a scarce work in danish n. Lincoln s now famous house divided line, which is drawn from the bible, was actually part of a campaign speech he delivered at the 1858 illinois republican state convention. Delivered on the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war, the gettysburg address is known by some as the greatest speech in the world and one of abraham lincoln. Lincoln speeches lincoln home national historic site u. His brief, yet powerful, gettysburg address described the united states as being at a pivotal crossroads.
Abraham lincoln, americas heroic civil war president, was also the greatest writer ever to occupy the white house. His skill in government was matched by his skill as a great orator. Abraham lincoln books list of books by author abraham. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Lyceum address, 1838 an early speech which reveals lincoln s attitude toward government. According to my lincoln teacher, everyone should have a book of lincolns speeches. Abraham lincoln 18091865 was the sixteenth president of the united states.
Abraham lincoln february 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was the 16th president of the united states, serving from march 1861 until his assassination in april 1865. An essential book for every lincoln phile nearly 150 years after his death, the enduring legacy of a great president, an american success story, and the celebrated leader of the civil war continues. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Abraham lincoln books list of books by author abraham lincoln. Great speeches dover thrift editions 9780486268729 by abraham lincoln and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A crowd gathers for president abraham lincoln s second inauguration on march 4, 1865. Six of the top recent books on abraham lincoln american. In addition to lincolns own words, gordon leidner includes insights into the man by those. More than 140 years since his death, the enduring legacy of a great president, an american success story, and the celebrated leader of the civil war continues.
Lincoln spoke these famous, emotioncharged words as he boarded a special presidential train at the great western railroad station. It is possible the text was deliberately lost owing to its. When abraham lincoln left springfield, illinois, to start his inaugural journey for washington, d. This important volume will also fascinate admirers of abraham lincoln, americana enthusiasts, civil war buffs and any lover of the finely crafted phrase. On november 19, 1863, president abraham lincoln delivered one of the most famous speeches in american history. The simple yet memorable eloquence of his speeches. Lincoln s lost speech was a speech given by abraham lincoln at the bloomington convention on may 29, 1856, in bloomington, illinois. Aug 31, 2019 abraham lincoln s ability to write and deliver great speeches made him a rising star in national politics and propelled him to the white house. His farwell to springfield speech, gettysburg address and annual messages to congress, all collected in one book.
Apr 11, 2020 abraham lincoln in a portrait by matthew brady, taken in december 1861. February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states 18611865. Places associated with lincoln prepresidential political career presidential years reference works speeches and writings. Great speeches of abraham lincoln ebook written by abraham lincoln, general press. The united states, lincoln said, would either fall apart or continue on as a stronger and more truly free nation. For the person, from elementary school through college, studying lincoln or the american civil war, this book is a comprehensive guide to lincolns public face. Abraham lincoln welcome back to our series on the libraries of great men. Sep 15, 2015 as lincoln got older and became a politician, his reading regimen took a bit of a dip, but he continued to peruse books, giving each a chance. That if any one man, choose to enslave another, no third man shall be allowed to object. The political genius of abraham lincoln acclaimed historian doris kearns goodwin illuminates lincolns political genius in this highly original work, as the oneterm congressman and prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over. Lincoln used elliott extensively in his preparation for the cooper union address on february 27, 1860. Books that influenced abraham lincoln the art of manliness.
Documents housed on other web sites are noted as such. List of books and articles about abraham lincoln online. Widmer wrote speeches for bill clinton and advised hillary clinton when. He led the united states through the civil war, issued the emancipation proclamation, and promoted the passage of the thirteenth amendment to the u. But if he did not find the work interesting or informative, he wasnt against setting it aside.
A renown president who continues to inspire americans every day. Abraham lincoln quotes author of the gettysburg address. Great speeches by abraham lincoln, 9780486268729, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Speeches and writings 18321858 and abraham lincoln. An outstanding collection of president lincoln s speeches. Fehrenbacher the library of america in its reissue of american literary classicshas been the most satisfying and, i suspect, the most lasting publishing event of my lifetime. Abraham lincoln is the most writtenabout person in american history, and the third most in world historyranking below only jesus and napoleon. I didnt really believe her at first, but after reading them i now totally agree. Great speeches paperback july 2, 20 by abraham lincoln author 4. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read great speeches. From his early stump speeches through the gettysburg address, its here, and very inexpensive. Best books about abraham lincoln 85 books goodreads. For someone who claimed he had been educated by littles a little now and a little then abraham lincoln displayed a remarkable facility in his use of the written word. Lincoln was a marvelous writerfrom the humblest letter to his great speeches, including his inaugural addresses, the emancipation proclamation, and the gettysburg address.
For someone who claimed he had been educated by littles a little now and a little then abraham lincoln displayed a remarkable facility in his use of the. Abraham lincoln 18091865 was a masterful politician. The great speeches collected here serve as a good indicator of how lincoln s thinking evolved during a turbulent era, especially with regard to his views on states rights and the role of national governance. The source of this small sample of speeches is the collected works of abraham lincoln, edited by roy p.
Featuring a foreward by gore vidal, this collection offers a glimpse inside the mind of the 16th u. Whites book on the preparation, delivery, and influences of lincolns second. This is a wonderful collection of lincoln s most famous speeches in complete and unabridged form. Lincoln that we dont get with most of our famous leaders, widmer says. The simple yet memorable eloquence of his speeches, proclamations and personal correspondence is recorded here in a representative collection of 16 documents. Introductions to individual documents are by abraham lincoln online. The works of abraham lincoln preceding the famous l. His addresses at gettysburg and at his inaugurals, his presidential messages and public lectures, are an essential record of the war.
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