Project Gutenberg 2005-01-17 Public domain in the USA. 492 Lincoln, Abraham 1809 1865 United States President (1861-1865) Lincoln, Abe Roe, Merwin Speeches & Letters of Abraham Lincoln, 1832-1865 Speeches and Letters of Abraham Lincoln, 1832-1865 E-text prepared by Melanie Lybarger, Suzanne Lybarger, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Speeches & Letters of Abraham Lincoln, 1832-1865" by Abraham Lincoln is a collection of historical speeches and letters authored by the 16th President of the United States during the mid-19th century. The compilation aims to provide insight into Lincoln’s thoughts and convictions on critical issues facing the nation, touching on his journeys from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in American history. Primarily focused on political ideals, justice, and morality, this volume highlights the essence of Lincoln's character and the significant matters of his time, including slavery and national governance. The opening of this collection features a rich introduction by James Bryce, who contextualizes Lincoln's impact both within America and globally, emphasizing his reputation as a beloved leader crucial to the politics of his era. Lincoln's early public speech on education displays his earnestness and aspiration for moral development among citizens, while a subsequent letter reveals his candid acknowledgment of political challenges. His reflections are marked by humility and sincerity, aiming to engage common people while expressing profound ideas about justice, governance, and societal responsibilities. The manuscripts set the stage for a deeper understanding of his speeches that follow, which address more weighty subjects like abolition and the preservation of the Union during a tumultuous period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Speeches, addresses, etc., American Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Oratory Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Correspondence E456 Text US Civil War Browsing: History - American Browsing: Politics Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American Category: Politics 568227 2025-06-06T10:13:50.837049 text/html 560841 2020-12-19T05:42:35 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 992989 2025-06-06T10:14:02.396953 application/epub+zip 998804 2025-06-06T10:13:55.136051 application/epub+zip 285712 2025-06-06T10:13:53.243044 application/epub+zip 1551821 2025-06-06T10:14:08.282949 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1489333 2025-06-06T10:14:00.916942 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530928 2022-09-07T17:58:26.289167 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 536385 2023-09-07T04:40:30.766444 text/plain 16870 2025-06-06T10:14:08.438926 application/rdf+xml 22480 2025-06-06T10:13:53.819987 image/jpeg 4883 2025-06-06T10:13:53.530986 image/jpeg 961534 2025-06-06T10:13:50.919025 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia