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Lincoln : Speeches and Writings : 1859-1865 (Library of America) Hardcover – October 1, 1989

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Abraham Lincoln was the greatest writer of the Civil War as well as its greatest political leader. His clear, beautiful, and at times uncompromisingly severe language forever shaped the nation’s
understanding of its most terrible conflict. This volume, along with its companion, Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832–1858, comprises the most comprehensive selection ever published. Over 550 speeches, messages, proclamations, letters, and other writings—including the Inaugural and Gettysburg addresses and the moving condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby—record the words and deeds with which Lincoln defended, preserved, and redefined the Union.

LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’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.

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“The best selection of Lincoln’s writings available today, perhaps the best ever.” —Christian Science Monitor

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Library of America; Annotated edition (October 1, 1989)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 788 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0940450631
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0940450639
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.52 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.15 x 1.4 x 8.15 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #400,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #64 in Literary Speeches
- #458 in American Civil War Biographies (Books)
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Jonathan E. Reyman

A remarkable writer as well as a great President.

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023

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Many written pieces and speeches of which I was not aware. Emlightning.

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Lincoln Source Documents in a Gorgeous Printing

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2007

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The Library of America's collection of original Lincoln source documents in two volumes is a wonderful addition to the library of any person interested in this portion of American history. The two volumes represent the best scholarship available today in terms of organizing and duplicating Lincoln's own words as they are found in personal letters, speech transcriptions, notes, memos, and other forms of written communication. This is a collection that is a fascinating look at the inner thoughts of Lincoln as he progresses from a congressional candidate in the 1850's, then as a candidate for President in 1860, and then as he prosecutes the war of the states until the time of his assassination.

The Library of America represents a rare and welcome to the world of print publishing. Funded from a continuous trust that is structured to keep every single volume perpetually in print, the Library prints only on the finest paper, using only the best inks, and implementing the best binding technology available. These books are true library quality, with ultra-high quality paper from Germany and bindings from the Netherlands, and truly represent the finest book quality typically seen in today's book world. The perpetual trust of the Library nevertheless keeps the price of these volumes at a reasonable level, with most volumes available between $24 and $40 dollars. Once you handle one, you'll undoubtedly see what a real value this series represents.

Lincoln's writings and recorded speeches are incredibly interesting to read. These works provide remarkable insight into this most unusual of people, and posterity is pleased that so much of these items were saved and eventually collated for later review. Can we make ourselves belief that this is largely a self-educated man who writes English prose at a level rarely seen even in the most educated of individuals? Following the logic posed in many of these letters, coupled with the piecing insights into human nature that Lincoln seemed to exude, can give us an experience that extends our thinking and challenges our views. Because Lincoln is canonized in history, we really don't understand the real man all that well. These personal writings of Lincoln help de-mystify the true person behind the persona, and make us see the man, not just the legend.

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Daniel Van Den Handel

Paperback is a different publisher

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2023

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Be aware that if you buy the paperback it is simply a print out of all the speeches. There is no table of contents or index. If I was to buy again I'd go for the hardcover.

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Jon Albrecht

Lincoln always important

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022

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I've only read the first few letters & speeches but Lincoln is always insightful about America and the struggle to limit slavery.

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drohan00

A stunning writer and orator. A real political genius. The man for his times.

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2014

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Probably the best president by all accounts, Abraham Lincoln stands alone as a man who provided leadership and some of the finest prose any president had before him or since.

Clearly Abraham Lincoln is known for his two main speeches, The Gettysburg Address, and his Second Inaugural, along with the Emancipation Proclamation, which are all included in this fine compilation. But Lincoln's other writings are also so well done, and in a prose style that verges on poetic. His writings to McClellan, Hooker, Pope, Grant, et. al. make a fine reading of the Civil War from the Union side.

Perhaps the only president who wrote as well would be Theodore Roosevelt, whose letters written to his children are priceless. But Lincoln stands alone as the one man who had the tenacity to preserve the Union at whatever cost was necessary. Certainly the urgency and toughness required to do that comes out firmly in this volume.

For those who want to read Lincoln in his own words, for those who want to believe that political leadership and moral leadership can one day be with us again, I urge you to buy this volume.

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C R Jessop

Its a beautiful book, I love the red-white-blue banner around the ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2017

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Its a beautiful book, I love the red-white-blue banner around the book. Its a good hefty book worth the price. It makes your bookcase look sophisticated and brings plenty of knowledge to your mental library.

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Lincoln 1859 - 1865 by Abraham Lincoln

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019

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Lincoln 1859 - 1865, from The Library Of America, has become an instant schoolbook. Abraham Lincoln, in speeches, letters, messages, proclamations and other writings, has shown me American history as it was being seen by him. Thank you Mr. Lincoln for the privilege of this most interesting movie; a movie you would justify by The Constitution and an instinct which was habitual with you: doing right because doing right was the right thing to do. And you did, and you never faltered.

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Excellent collection

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021

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This collection of Lincoln's letters and speeches during his term of office spotlights his intelligence, political acumen, wit, generosity, and growth – as well as his wonderful prose.

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