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Author Wilson, Douglas L. (Douglas Lawson), 1935-

Title Lincoln's sword : the presidency and the power of words / Douglas L. Wilson.

Publication Info. New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  973.7 W692    Check Shelf
 Portland Public Library - Adult Department  973.7092 WIL    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 343 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [297]-334) and index.
Contents Springfield farewell -- A long foreground -- A custom as old as the government -- The message of July 4, 1861 -- Proclaiming emancipation -- Public opinion -- Rising with each new effort -- The Gettysburg Address -- A truth that needed to be told -- Epilogue: A notable elevation of thought -- Appendix: Lincoln's postdelivery revisions of the Gettysburg Address.
Subject Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Writing skill.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
English language -- 19th century -- Style.
ISBN 1400040396
9781400040391
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