An Address Delivered Before the Springfield Washington Temperance Society: At the Second Presbyterian Church, on the 23d Day of February, 1842 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Abraham Lincoln

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331234653 ISBN 13: 9780331234657

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the enduring portrait of a nation’s leader and the quiet strength behind a defining era.

This memoir-style study examines Abraham Lincoln’s rise from humble beginnings to one of the country’s most influential presidents, highlighting the values that shaped his character and decisions.

Framed as a labor of admiration, the book traces Lincoln’s earliest influences, his self-taught path to law and politics, and his steadfast commitment to justice and mercy. It situates his work as a lawyer and statesman within the larger story of America’s fight over slavery, the Civil War, and the reunion of a fractured Union. Through vivid anecdotes and accessible prose, readers gain a clearer sense of how Lincoln’s integrity, wit, and plainspoken leadership helped steer the nation through its most trying moments.

• Learn how personal integrity and lifelong study shaped Lincoln’s approach to law, politics, and public life.
• See how his character guided his decisions during the Civil War and his efforts to heal a divided country.
• Explore the themes of mercy, justice, and national unity that appear throughout his story.
• Understand the historical context of 19th-century American politics and the evolution of the nation’s laws.

Ideal for readers curious about Lincoln’s formative years, his legal career, and the moral and political challenges of his presidency.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331234653
• ISBN 13: 9780331234657
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 172