02837cam a22003853u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000033001142450071001472640051002183000047002693360026003163370026003423380036003685000031004045080029004355201514004645340045019786530032020236530058020556530050021136530058021636530058022217000038022797000036023177000029023537000027023828560042024092653UtSlPG20260610133101.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aLincoln, Abraham,d1809-186514aThe Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 1: 1832-1843 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-30  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 1: 1832-1843" by Abraham Lincoln is a historical collection edited by Arthur Brooks Lapsley, created in the early 20th century. This volume compiles significant texts and speeches from Lincoln during a crucial period of his political development, emphasizing his early views on democracy, human nature, and the pressing issue of slavery. The writings provide insight into Lincoln's character as a statesman and reflect the tumultuous socio-political landscape of his time.  The opening of this volume presents an introduction by Theodore Roosevelt, which highlights Lincoln's profound understanding of leadership and morality in the face of national crises. Roosevelt discusses a speech Lincoln gave after his re-election amid civil unrest, illustrating his deep commitment to union and reconciliation rather than vengeance. This initial segment also touches on the key themes in Lincoln's political philosophy, including his unwavering belief in the potential for human self-improvement and the necessity of studying history to guide contemporary governance. Additionally, Carl Schurz's essay further explores the complexities of Lincoln’s character, affirming his rise from humble beginnings to become a principled leader during one of America's greatest challenges. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a rich exploration of Lincoln's foundational ideas and their significance for American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1837-1841  aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Correspondence  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1829-1837  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1841-18451 aChoate, Joseph Hodges,d1832-19171 aRoosevelt, Theodore,d1858-19191 aSchurz, Carl,d1829-19061 aLapsley, Arthur Brooks40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2653