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100 1 _aAndrews, Mary Raymond Shipman,
_d1860-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Perfect Tribute
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
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-06
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Perfect Tribute" by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews is a historical fiction work written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a significant event from the American Civil War, focusing on President Abraham Lincoln as he prepares for his famous Gettysburg Address. It explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the struggles within the human heart during a time of national turmoil. The narrative closely follows Lincoln on the train to Gettysburg, where he grapples with self-doubt about his oratory skills compared to the highly regarded Edward Everett, who is set to deliver a lengthy speech at the event. The story captures the momentous occasion of the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg, juxtaposing Lincoln’s brief yet profound address against Everett’s extensive oration. Interestingly, the tale also intertwines the lives of two brothers from opposing sides of the conflict, illustrating the personal toll of the war. Through a chance encounter with the Southern soldier Captain Blair, who admires Lincoln’s words despite their differences, the narrative culminates in a poignant recognition of shared humanity, emphasizing that, even in war, there exists a longing for understanding and reconciliation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
653 _aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Fiction
653 _aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. Gettysburg address
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12830
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