Schauffler, Robert Haven 1879-1964 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lincoln's Birthday" edited by Robert Haven Schauffler is a historical anthology published in the early 20th century. The book compiles significant essays, orations, poetry, and writings related to Abraham Lincoln, intended to provide a comprehensive view of his life and legacy. Through various contributions, it aims to honor Lincoln's impact on American history and culture, particularly on the celebration of his birthday as a national holiday. The opening of the anthology introduces the premise of the work, emphasizing the vast literature produced about Abraham Lincoln. It outlines the editor's goal of unifying the scattered writings that celebrate Lincoln's life and accomplishments, presenting them as a source of inspiration, particularly for youth. The initial sections feature autobiographical sketches and brief accounts of Lincoln's early life, education, character, and the formative experiences that shaped him into a prominent national figure. The tone reflects admiration for Lincoln’s integrity and his journey from humble beginnings to the presidency, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his qualities and historical significance in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-05-02 Produced by Bruce Albrecht, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Anecdotes Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Poetry E456 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21267 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21267 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133505.0 21267