Abraham Lincoln's Lost Speech

Abraham Lincoln's Lost Speech is a historical book written by Abraham Lincoln, one of the most iconic figures in American history. The book is a collection of speeches delivered by Lincoln during his political career, with a particular focus on a speech that has been lost to history. Through his speeches, Lincoln addresses a range of important topics, including slavery, the Civil War, and the role of government in American society. The book provides a unique insight into Lincoln's political philosophy and his vision for the future of the United States. It is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.1897. A Souvenir of the Eleventh Annual Lincoln Dinner of the Republican Club of the City of New York, at the Waldorf, February 12, 1897. The lost speech of Abraham Lincoln was delivered at the first Republican State Convention of Illinois, at Bloomington, on the 29th of May, 1856. The excitement caused among the audience by the speech was so great that the reporters forgot to take their notes, and for many years it was generally supposed that no record of the speech had been preserved. Fortunately, a young lawyer, Mr. H.C. Whitney, took notes and forty years later they were transcribed and published in McClure's Magazine. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.