The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: As Reflected in His Briefer Letters and SpeechesWorld Publishing Company, 1965 - 265 pages This is H. Jack Lang's original selection of Abraham Lincoln's most interesting speeches and letters, from his first public position as postmaster in Illinois to the highest political office in the land. We read his witty testimonials, sharp commentaries, clever social correspondence, astute handling of angry generals and cabinet officers, and above all, his wisdom in motivating political supporters and defusing challengers -- all of which show a sagacity in politics, an eloquence of simple rhetoric, and an invariable gentlemanliness rarely seen in public life today. Lincoln was the first of the "great communicator" presidents. His words are as much alive today as when he uttered them 150 years ago. - Back cover. |
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... wrote , and as William E. Barton observed , " His verbal precision came in part from his weighing the word , both the sense and the sound , as he wrote it . " The subjects of Lincoln's study , as well as the manner , pointed toward a ...
... wrote , and as William E. Barton observed , " His verbal precision came in part from his weighing the word , both the sense and the sound , as he wrote it . " The subjects of Lincoln's study , as well as the manner , pointed toward a ...
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... wrote Lincoln . It is be- cause of this determination that we find so much mean- ingful counsel compressed into every sentence he uttered or wrote . Lincoln's words were words of wisdom whether he was advising [ xiv ]
... wrote Lincoln . It is be- cause of this determination that we find so much mean- ingful counsel compressed into every sentence he uttered or wrote . Lincoln's words were words of wisdom whether he was advising [ xiv ]
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... Wrote But Did Not Send MOST military authorities agreed that had General Meade pursued his advantage after his victory at Gettysburg , the war might have been ended then and there . Overcome with grief , Lincoln wrote this reproachful ...
... Wrote But Did Not Send MOST military authorities agreed that had General Meade pursued his advantage after his victory at Gettysburg , the war might have been ended then and there . Overcome with grief , Lincoln wrote this reproachful ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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