The True Story Of The Gettysburg Address

By Joseph Tausek

Book Overview

""The True Story of the Gettysburg Address"" by Joseph Tausek is a non-fiction book that provides an in-depth look at one of the most famous speeches in American history. The book analyzes the events leading up to President Abraham Lincoln's iconic address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1863.Tausek examines the historical context of the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place just a few months before the dedication ceremony. He also explores Lincoln's own motivations and thought processes as he crafted his speech, and the impact that it had on the nation.The book includes primary source material, including letters and diaries from soldiers and civilians who witnessed the events of the time. Tausek also delves into the cultural and political significance of the Gettysburg Address, both at the time of its delivery and in the years since.Overall, ""The True Story of the Gettysburg Address"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important speeches in American history, shedding light on both the events that led up to it and its lasting impact on the 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: 116317565X
• ISBN13: 9781163175651
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"