The Illinois Life And The Presidency Of Abraham Lincoln: An Address At The University Of Illinois, Lincoln's Birthday, 1896 (1896) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161739404)

""The Illinois Life And The Presidency Of Abraham Lincoln: An Address At The University Of Illinois, Lincoln's Birthday, 1896"" is a historical book written by Andrew Sloan Draper. The book was published in 1896 and provides a detailed account of the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln. The author focuses on Lincoln's early life in Illinois and how it shaped his political views and leadership style. Draper also discusses Lincoln's presidency and the challenges he faced during the Civil War, including his efforts to preserve the Union and abolish slavery. The book is based on a speech given by Draper on Lincoln's birthday at the University of Illinois, making it a valuable primary source for scholars and historians interested in Lincoln's legacy. Overall, ""The Illinois Life And The Presidency Of Abraham Lincoln"" is a comprehensive and insightful work that sheds light on one of America's most iconic presidents.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: Andrew Sloan Draper
ISBN-10: 1161739408
ISBN-13: 9781161739404
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 28
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d