Lincoln And Gettysburg: The Story Of Abraham Lincoln's Immortal Address At Gettysburg

By Robert Fortenbaugh

Book Overview

""Lincoln and Gettysburg: The Story of Abraham Lincoln's Immortal Address at Gettysburg"" is a historical account of one of the most iconic speeches in American history. Written by Robert Fortenbaugh, the book delves into the events leading up to President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in November 1863. Fortenbaugh explores the political and military climate of the time, including the Civil War and Lincoln's own personal struggles, as well as the significance of the battle of Gettysburg itself. He also examines the impact of Lincoln's speech on the nation and the world, and how its words continue to resonate today.The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of the events surrounding Lincoln's speech, including the preparation and delivery of the address. It also includes photographs and illustrations to help bring the story to life.Overall, ""Lincoln and Gettysburg"" is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the power of words to inspire and unite a nation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428662189
• ISBN13: 9781428662186
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"