Roy P. Basler (1906–1989)
Author of Speeches and Writings, Volume 1: 1832-1858 {LOA}
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Works by Roy P. Basler
A Guide to the Study of the United States of America, Representative Books Reflecting the Development of American Life & (2012) 7 copies
A Touchstone for Greatness: Essays, Addresses, and Occasional Pieces About Abraham Lincoln (1973) 6 copies
Abraham Lincoln - His Speeches and Writings - The Franklin Library - George H. Jones Frontispiece Portrait of Lincoln (1979) 2 copies
Speeches and Writings 2 copies
Fenwick Island Poems 1 copy
Associated Works
The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln (8 vols. & index & 1st supplement) (1953) — Editor — 161 copies
The Assassination and history of the conspiracy; a one-hundred year old chronicle of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln from the early plotting to the execution of the… (1865) — Introduction, some editions — 3 copies
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- Other names
- BASLER, Roy P.
- Birthdate
- 1906-11-19
- Date of death
- 1989-10-25
- Gender
- male
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A good selection of primary source material that illuminates for the reader Lincoln's rhetorical development. Written with 19th century cadences and language, it may try the patience of some modern readers. But close attention pays off with a deeper appreciation of Lincoln's intellectual and oratorical gifts. Few if any contemporary politicians or speech writers measure up to the standard set here.
As far as I'm concerned, this is not a book to "start" or "finish"; I read rather selectively, as I come across references to or quotes from Lincoln's early speeches and letters. Reading the entire speech or letter is very well worth while rather than just depending on a memorable quote such as the one for "a house divided against itself". Lincoln was an excellent writer, who worked hard on his speeches, and it shows.
This volume is a collection of speeches and letters from the 26 years show more before Lincoln became President, and clearly illuminates the evolution of his thinking as well as showing a core consistency in his philosophy. Highly recommended.
The Library of America edition is a beautiful one. show less
This volume is a collection of speeches and letters from the 26 years show more before Lincoln became President, and clearly illuminates the evolution of his thinking as well as showing a core consistency in his philosophy. Highly recommended.
The Library of America edition is a beautiful one. show less
complete set - all volumes in sim., VG overall condition
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