The Wit And Wisdom Of Abraham Lincoln As Reflected In His Briefer Letters And Speeches

Author : Abraham Lincoln
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0811701603

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The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches by Abraham Lincoln Pdf

This is H. Jack Lang's original selection of Abraham Lincoln's most interesting speeches and letters, from his first public position as postmaster in Illinois to the highest political office in the land. We read his witty testimonials, sharp commentaries, clever social correspondence, astute handling of angry generals and cabinet officers, and above all, his wisdom in motivating political supporters and defusing challengers -- all of which show a sagacity in politics, an eloquence of simple rhetoric, and an invariable gentlemanliness rarely seen in public life today. Lincoln was the first of the "great communicator" presidents. His words are as much alive today as when he uttered them 150 years ago. - Back cover.

Author : Abraham Lincoln
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1334938024

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The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln by Abraham Lincoln Pdf

Excerpt from The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: As Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches In the following pages an attempt has been made to collect, for the first time, Lincoln's masterpieces of brevity; the brevity which was not only the soul of his Wit, but the sinew of his strength and the heart of his compassion. Lincoln, said the London Spectator, could never tolerate the tyranny of mere words, but always pressed through them to the reality beyond. When Lincoln Spoke he was an orator, never an elocutionist. Said Robert G. Ingersoll, in drawing this distinction. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : James Sayler
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1590335015

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Presidents of the United States by James Sayler Pdf

While America's presidents hold great sway and command much attention during their terms of office, the measure of their historical impact often comes from what they write. The papers produced by each commander-in-chief helps to determine how history will remember him, since the writings provide first-hand accounts of the presidency. Mirroring the personality of the president, these writings vary from the pedestrian to the prolific. Little of note remains from the tenure of Zachary Taylor, while the products of the Nixon era continue to spark national debate. This book gives a listing of the major pieces of literature produced by each president, as well as an overview of researching presidential records. In providing an introductory bibliography, the book becomes an excellent starting point for anyone researching the presidency in general or a president in particular.

Author : Harvard University. Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 998 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Classified catalogs
ISBN : UOM:39015082981385

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Widener Library Shelflist: American history by Harvard University. Library Pdf

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015033932081

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A Catalog of the Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana by Library of Congress Pdf

Author : British Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : English imprints
ISBN : UOM:39015082942627

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The British Library General Catalogue of Printed Books to 1975 by British Library Pdf

Author : Wolfgang Mieder
Publisher : Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : IND:30000095785956

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The Proverbial Abraham Lincoln by Wolfgang Mieder Pdf

His effective employment of Biblical and folk proverbs, as well as proverbial phrases, makes him a masterful orator and writer."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCSC:32106020975162

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The National Union Catalogs, 1963- by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Union catalogs
ISBN : RUTGERS:39030025344773

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National Union Catalog by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Bibliography, International
ISBN : UCAL:$C75776

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The National Union Catalog by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Department of State. Office of International Information
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : United States
ISBN : IND:30000090536263

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American History by United States. Department of State. Office of International Information Pdf

Author : R.R. Bowker Company. Department of Bibliography
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2352 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : United States
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117254180

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American Book Publishing Record Cumulative, 1950-1977 by R.R. Bowker Company. Department of Bibliography Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Illinois
ISBN : WISC:89081289266

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Illinois History by Anonim Pdf

Author : Louis Austin Warren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Electronic
ISBN : WISC:89062246459

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Lincoln Lore by Louis Austin Warren Pdf

Author : San Francisco Public Library. Schmulowitz Collection
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Wit and humor
ISBN : IND:39000005920819

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Catalog of the Schmulowitz Collection of Wit and Humor (SCOWAH) by San Francisco Public Library. Schmulowitz Collection Pdf