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Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters (Selec

Abraham Lincoln

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. . .regular progress of commercial intercourse is not interrupted by either high or low water, or freezing weather, which are the principal difficulties that render our future hopes of water communication precarious and uncertain. Yet, however desirable an object the construction of a railroad through our country may be; however high our imaginations may be heated at thoughts of it—there is always a heart appalling shock accompanying the account of its cost, which forces us to shrink from our pleasing anticipations. The probable cost of this contemplated railroad is estimated at $290,000;—the bare statement of which, in my opinion, is sufficient to justify the belief, that the improvement of the Sangamon river is an object much better suited to our infant resources.

Respecting this view, I think I may say, without the fear of being contradicted, that its navigation may be rendered completely practicable, as high as the mouth of the South Fork, or probably . . . Read More

Community Reviews

Good book that has some of Lincoln's most famous speeches & letters, as well as some other writings that give some depth to his character & personality. The summaries of the book, each part, & each piece of writing give the readers a better background of the history & significance of each piece. Gre

A collection of what is considered Lincoln's greatest speeches and personal correspondence. A great little book that also contains information of the limited education and life of Lincoln. Before each piece of writing is a decent description of the events and significance surrounding it. Artwork and

A very accessible book with short backgrounds of the speech, along with some history of Lincoln himself.

I enjoyed reading this book. I was only aware of the most famous speeches of Abraham Lincoln which were the "Gettysburg Address" and his "Emancipation Proclamation" so it was interesting to read the others speeches he wrote, along with some of his letters as well.