Discoveries and Inventions: A Lecture by Abraham Lincoln Delivered in 1860 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168641090)

""Discoveries and Inventions: A Lecture by Abraham Lincoln Delivered in 1860"" is a historical book that features a lecture given by the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The lecture was delivered in 1860 and focuses on the importance of science and technology in advancing society. In this lecture, Lincoln discusses various discoveries and inventions that have revolutionized the world, including the printing press, the steam engine, and the telegraph.The book provides readers with a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential leaders in American history. Lincoln's insights on the role of science and technology in society are still relevant today, and his lecture serves as a reminder of the importance of innovation and progress.The book is a must-read for history buffs, students of American history, and anyone interested in the intersection of science, technology, and society. It provides a fascinating look at the mindset of one of America's greatest leaders and offers valuable insights into the ways in which science and technology have shaped our world.1915. The lecture, Discoveries and Inventions, by our greatest American, presents a phase of Lincoln's activity about which little is generally known. It shows as clearly as any of his other writings how great was Lincoln's knowledge of the progress of mankind, particularly as related in the Bible, and it reveals also his debt to that Book of Books for inspiration and illustration, as well as his masterly use of pure English, largely gained through that study. To date, this lecture is not included in any collection of Lincoln's speeches. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Abraham Lincoln
ISBN-10: 1168641098
ISBN-13: 9781168641090
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 26
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d
Binding Material: Cloth
Page Edge Color: Cream