This collection of speeches provides a unique glimpse into the formative years of one of America's greatest presidents and orators. Spanning three decades of Lincoln's life, the book showcases the evolution of his ideas, style, and rhetoric, as well as his enduring commitment to the cause of liberty and justice.

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