Lincoln led the united states through its civil war, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional and political crisis. The 25 best books about abraham lincoln at least 15,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states. Edwin vilade discusses his new book the presidents speech, which offers a behindthescenes look at the evolution of presidential. The library of america edition of the speeches and writings of lincolns work vol. Quotes, quips, and speeches captures the essence of the sixteenth president. Documents housed on other web sites are noted as such. The 44th president launched his first presidential campaign in lincoln s hometown and cited the nations 16th president numerous times during his two terms in office. Jun 08, 2004 the speech that made lincoln president in february 1860, abraham lincoln, an unknown lawyer from the west with no formal education, delivered a speech before a new york audience that transformed. Lincoln wrote every word of the gettysburg address. Abraham lincoln was a skilled lawyer, statesman, and one of the greatest orators in u.
Lincoln led the nation through its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis in the american civil war. Lincoln grew up in a highly religious baptist family. The history of the countrys most turbulent time is brought to us in the stirring words of our sixteenth president. Abraham lincoln was born in a log cabin in kentucky in 1809 and was largely selfeducated. Lincoln, who studiously avoided looking up during johnsons odd performance in the. One of americas greatest politicians, most respected and beloved personalities, abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united states. The book contains everything from classic speeches that any citizen would recognizethe first debate with stephen douglas, the house divided speech, the gettysburg address, the second inaugural addressto the less known ones that professed lincoln fans will come to enjoy and intellectuals and critics praise. Thats the startling premise of a new novel from yale law school professor stephen carter, in. Old abraham lincoln true story of a great life book set 1896 president civil war. Each book features a detailed chronology of the authors life and career, and essay on the choice of the text, and notes. Douglass doctrine of popular sovereignty, which would have allowed the spread of slavery into the territories.
Abraham lincoln a rare first edition of abraham lincoln and service of vice president hannibal hamlin. In addition to lincolns own words, gordon leidner includes insights into the man by those who knew him best, from his wife, mary todd lincoln, to his greatest political opponent, stephen a. Mar 02, 2012 amazing speech by lincoln in 1863, it will be remembered forever. The world responds to abraham lincolns gettysburg address. The speeches and writings of abraham lincoln library of. Listen to speeches and writings of abraham lincoln by abraham. Abraham lincoln gettysburg speech jeff daniels youtube. Great speeches book by abraham lincoln thriftbooks. Abraham lincoln, americas heroic civil war preside. The speech that made lincoln president in february 1860, abraham lincoln, an unknown lawyer from the west with no formal education, delivered a speech before. Thats just one of many ive learned after i read this collection of the president s all public speeches and writings.
Lincoln speeches ebook christian book distributors. Abraham lincoln speeches and writings 1 chapter 1 a house divided june 16, 1858 mr. Dec 03, 2012 the gettysburg address by president abraham lincoln full audio book the gettysburg address is the most famous speech of u. Lincolns speech at cooper union in new york city early in 1860 was designed as a rebuttal to stephen a. Follow the links below to read more about lincolns greatest speeches. Speeches and debates in which abraham lincoln participated. The contents of this paperback classic are drawn from abraham lincoln. Aug 31, 2019 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. Civil war and brought about the emancipation of slaves. Lyceum address, 1838 an early speech which reveals lincoln s attitude toward government.
The 44th president launched his first presidential campaign in lincolns hometown and cited the nations 16th president numerous times during his two terms in office. This precivil war book covers speeches of lincoln, his early life, congressional activities, lincoln s views and remarks on slavery, douglas s rebellion against lincoln s views lincolndouglas debate, and resolutions on the mexican war. While subsequent presidents have all enjoyed significant assistance from speechwriters in crafting their messages, president lincoln took a. Amazing speech by lincoln in 1863, it will be remembered forever. Frederick douglass called it a sacred effort, and lincoln himself thought. Follow the links below to read more about lincoln s greatest speeches. In time for the upcoming election season, penguin presents a serie. He was a wonderful president and gave amazing speeches. 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. Abraham lincoln, americas heroic civil war president, was also the greatest writer ever to occupy the white house. Abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united states.
The presidents speech, from first draft to delivery c. Thats just one of many ive learned after i read this collection of the presidents all public speeches and writings. The presidents speech, from first draft to delivery history. 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. The gettysburg address by president abraham lincoln full. The book contains everything from classic speeches that any citizen would recognizethe first debate with stephen douglas, the house divided speech, the gettysburg address, the second inaugural addressto the less known ones that professed lincoln fans will come to. Selected speeches and writings 9781598530537 by abraham lincoln. February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states.
If you wish to learn about the man who led the north during the american civil war and issued the emancipation proclamation in 1862 then you are not going to be restricted by choice. The source of this small sample of speeches is the collected works of abraham lincoln, edited by roy p. The 25 best books about abraham lincoln abebooks reading copy. Abraham lincoln scholar harold holzer revisits the 16th presidents second inaugural address delivered on march 4, 1865, just six weeks before his assassination, and generally considered to be. If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we. Douglas two years earlier in a senate race in illinois. The speeches and writings of abraham lincoln library of america. Abraham lincoln was not only one of our greatest presidents. Lincoln speeches lincoln home national historic site u. 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.
Abraham lincoln gave hundreds of speeches in his lifetime. At the site of one of the civil wars pivotal battles, lincoln delivered an address that was as succinct just about three minutes and 265 words long as it was memorable. Aug 28, 2012 lincoln speeches ebook written by abraham lincoln. February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states 18611865. In addition to lincoln s own words, gordon leidner includes insights into the man by those who knew him best, from his wife, mary todd lincoln, to his greatest political opponent, stephen a.
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, president barack obama made no secret of his admiration for abraham lincoln. Combined, these speeches demonstrate the depth and sophistication of lincolns thoughts on. The simple yet memorable eloquence of his speeches, proclamations and personal correspondence is recorded here in a representative collection of 16 documents. Lincoln on the verge follows the 16th president on his day journey to washington in february 1861, civil war imminent, the union falling apart. Available in several paperback editions and e book. He had large portions of it memorized, and it influenced his thoughts, his private conversations, his public speeches and how he lived his life. We are now far into the fifth year, since a policy was initiated, with. I thought of all the family members of those who had died. More than in his public speeches, his private letters reveal the quality of character that made lincoln our most beloved president. Apr 11, 2020 lincoln on the verge follows the 16th president on his day journey to washington in february 1861, civil war imminent, the union falling apart. Abraham lincoln speeches writings by basler presidents library. Harold holzers new book further cements lincolns reputation as the united states greatest president.
The defining rhetoric of abraham lincoln politician, president, and emancipator penguin presents a series of six portable, accessible, andabove. Selected speeches and writings by abraham lincoln the source of this small sample of letters, speeches, and writings is the collected works of abraham lincoln, edited by roy p. Speeches and writings 18591865 by abraham lincoln goodreads. President abraham lincoln and one of the most quoted speeches in. A renown president who continues to inspire americans every day. Lincoln speeches by abraham lincoln, paperback barnes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lincoln speeches. Gene griessman is a celebrated speaker, thought leader, president lincoln impersonator, and author of bestselling books including the achievement factors, and time tactics of very successful people. The speech he delivered at cooper union on february 27, 1860, would make him an overnight star, elevating him to the level of running for president. Born into a humble family with illiterate parents, he got from being a shopkeeper to holding the highest office. Featuring a foreward by gore vidal, this collection offers a glimpse inside the mind of the 16th u. But one of the books he studied the most was the holy bible.
Speeches and writings 1832 1858 and abraham lincoln. The speeches of abraham lincoln is an anthology of twenty memorable speeches and two famous letters from the life of abraham lincoln. If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it. Lincolns style rambles through extended sentences with. Abraham lincoln, a selftaught lawyer, legislator and vocal opponent of slavery, was elected 16th president of the united states in november 1860, shortly before the outbreak of. His addresses at gettysburg and at his inaugurals, his presidential messages and public lectures, are an essential record of the war and have forever shaped the nations memories of it. The most comprehensive selection of lincolns speeches, public writings, and private letters ever published. His skill and eloquence were so great that williams jennings bryan, a politician who ran for president three times and himself a renowned public speaker, gave a speech about lincolns oratory powers on the 100th. The gettysburg address by president abraham lincoln full audio book the gettysburg address is the most famous speech of u. Life public services abraham lincoln, first edition abebooks. Introductions to individual documents are by abraham lincoln online. Abraham lincoln, a selftaught lawyer, legislator and vocal opponent of slavery, was elected 16th president of the united states in november 1860, shortly before the outbreak of the civil war. With the exception of a beard, which most modern politicians dont wear, and the college degree, obama and. He frequently referred to god and had a deep knowledge of the bible, often quoting it.
Listen to speeches and writings of abraham lincoln audiobook by abraham lincoln. Gene griessman president lincoln impersonator and popular. Abraham lincoln as a young politician in the 1840s. If you enjoy history and seek more indepth knowledge of the thoughts and insights of abraham lincoln, this book is a must have. Perfect for primary research, this book of lincolns speeches and writings spans his life, from his campaigns for office to the evolution of his antislavery stance to the speeches made towards the end of his presidency. Jan 05, 2018 one of americas greatest politicians, most respected and beloved personalities, abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united states. Thats the startling premise of a new novel from yale law school professor stephen carter, in which lincoln.
Hailed by alfred kazin as a momentous and thrilling addition to any private library, these two library of america volumes collect all of lincolns. Abraham lincoln scholar harold holzer revisits the 16th president s second inaugural address delivered on march 4, 1865, just six weeks before his assassination, and generally considered to be. 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. The religious views of abraham lincoln are a matter of interest among scholars and the public. Use the filter button to select a particular president and find the speech you want. President lincoln was maligned and scorned as much as is president trump. So the president was called abram lincoln like abraham was actually abram until he changed his name according to the genesis. Lincoln had gained some fame while debating stephen a. Make offer easton press abraham lincoln speeches writings by basler presidents library. Combined, these speeches demonstrate the depth and sophistication of lincoln s thoughts on democracy, war, and liberty.