Memorial Address on the Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln: Delivered at the Request of Both Houses of Congress, Before Them, in the House of Repre (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161678819)

""Memorial Address on the Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln"" is a book written by George Bancroft, a historian and politician, in 1866. The book is a transcript of Bancroft's speech delivered at the request of both houses of Congress, in the House of Representatives at Washington, on February 12, 1866, in honor of the late President Abraham Lincoln.In the book, Bancroft provides a detailed account of Lincoln's life and character, highlighting his achievements and contributions to the nation. He also reflects on Lincoln's legacy, examining the impact of his leadership on the country during one of its most tumultuous periods.Bancroft's speech is a moving tribute to Lincoln, capturing the essence of his greatness and the profound impact he had on the nation. The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the life and character of one of the most important figures in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint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: George Bancroft
ISBN-10: 1161678816
ISBN-13: 9781161678819
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d