Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings Vol. 1 1832-1858 (LOA

Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings Vol. 1 1832-1858 (LOA #45)

Abraham Lincoln measured the promiseâ€”and costâ€”of AmericanÂ freedom in lucid and extraordinarily moving prose, famousÂ for its native wit, simple dignity of expressions, and peculiarlyÂ American flavor. This volume, with its companion, Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and WritingÂ 1859â€“1865, comprises the most comprehensive selection everÂ published. over 240 speeches, letters, and drafts take LincolnÂ from rural law practice to national prominence, and chart hisÂ emergence as an eloquent antislavery advocate and defender ofÂ the constitution. included are the complete Lincoln-DouglasÂ debates, perhaps the most famous confrontation in AmericanÂ political history.

LIBRARY OF AMERICAÂ is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nationâ€™s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, Americaâ€™s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.
Country USA
Brand Library of America
Manufacturer Library of America
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780940450431
Color Black
ReleaseDate 1989-10-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780940450431

Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings Vol. 1 1832-1858 (LOA #45)