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The Gettysburg gospel : the Lincoln speech that nobody knows

Describes the events surrounding Abraham Lincoln's historic speech following the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, how he responded to the politics of the time, and the importance of that speech.

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Main Author: Boritt, G. S., 1940-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster, c2006.
Subjects and Genres:
Lincoln, Abraham, > 1809-1865. > Gettysburg address.
Lincoln, Abraham, > 1809-1865.
Gettysburg (Pa.) > History > 19th century.
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Table of Contents:
  • After battle
  • Rebirth
  • Lincoln comes to Gettysburg
  • Carousing crowds
  • The Gettysburg gospel
  • Echoes
  • Gloria
  • Coda
  • Appendix A. The program at the Soldiers' National Cemetery, November 19, 1863
  • Appendix B. A beautiful hand: facsimiles of the five versions of the Gettysburg Address in Lincoln's hand
  • Appendix C. Prasing Lincoln
  • Appendix D. Dollar signs.

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