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100 1 _aLincoln, Abraham,
_d1809-1865
245 1 4 _aThe Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 1: 1832-1843
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-30
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1837-1841
653 _aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Correspondence
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1829-1837
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1841-1845
700 1 _aChoate, Joseph Hodges,
_d1832-1917
700 1 _aRoosevelt, Theodore,
_d1858-1919
700 1 _aSchurz, Carl,
_d1829-1906
700 1 _aLapsley, Arthur Brooks
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2653
999 _c44730
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