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Recollected Words of Abraham Lincoln

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I can not imagine how many hours of checking and rechecking it took for the Fehrenbachers to compile this book. They offer not only the words of Lincoln as recalled by others, but also their opinions on the probable accuracy of the person who recalled the words. I found quotes I had never heard and I noted that some quite famous "quotes" were debunked. This is as close to the "real words" of Lincoln we are able to get outside his writings and newspaper reports of his speeches. Of course, written words, carefully crafted speeches and spontaneous spoken words are all different. Thanks to the editors for massive amounts of careful work.

This book is a must for any serious student or common layperson with an interest in Abraham Lincoln. There are so many sayings that are attributed and quoted to substantiate some issue that it is wise to see if Lincoln did say them. This book is the ultimate source reference. Although expensive at $80.00 it is worth the investment. This book can not be found in bookstores and is an order item. Amazon gives you both new and used copies to select from so you do have an option in terms of the amount you want to spend.

This important reference book evaluates the dependability of quotations attributed to Lincoln. They are listed alphabetically by name of the person who claimed to hear Lincoln. A copious index to this nearly 600-page book gives further assistance in locating alleged quotations. The book was compiled by two Lincoln experts and is authoritative as any Lincoln book can be.