This book contains the entire contents of Lincoln's most legendary addresses, including his first candidacy announcement made in 1832, both his inaugural speeches, and his "House Divided" speech. There are also comments on everyone from Horace Greeley to Thomas Jefferson....

From his birth in a log cabin to his assassina-tion, the life of Abraham Lincoln remains end-lessly fascinating. He was both a lawyer and a politician--two careers not always held in high esteem in today's world. Yet Lincoln's charac-ter stands in dramatic contrast to today's flamboyant public figures--his honesty,integrity and ideals made him a legend.

Unlike contemporary politicians, Lincoln employed no speechwriter. A brilliant writer,crafting masterpieces like the Gettysburg Address, he was also an expert at creating lively and interesting popular remarks. This treasury includes hundreds of amusing anecdotes, salty stories, inspiring quotes, and opinions from one of America's most beloved presidents.

THE WIT AND WISDOM OF ABRAHAM LIN-COLN is must reading for history buffs, toast-masters, and the legions of Lincoln admirers.

This book contains the entire contents of Lincoln's most legendary addresses, including his first candidacy announcement made in 1832, both his inaugural speeches, and his "House Divided" speech. There are also comments on everyone from Horace Greeley to Thomas Jefferson.An entire chapter is dedicated to"Lincoln lore,"for which he was famous:

Lincoln only kept four books on his White House desk:the U.S. Constitution,a copy of the Bibel,and a collection of Shakespeare's tragedies.

Lincoln's silk stovepipe hat was part of his office.It served as his desk when he would jot notes on its flat top,and also as his file drawer,where he would keep his date book,checkbook,and letters.

Appearing with his wife on the White House balcony,Lincoln announced to the crowd,"Here am I and there's Mrs.Lincoln and that's the long and short of it."

This one compact volume captures the spirit of one of America's most revered presidents.

Acknowledgments 

Foreword by Lamar Alexander 

Introduction

Abe's Adages 

Lincoln Lore 

Assassination Secrets 

Colleagues and Copperheads 

Gettysburg Gems 

Abe's Anecdotes 

Abe's Addresses

Lincoln's Time Line 

Bibliography 

Index