Not much to it.
The words are timeless. Perhaps the most famous speech in American history. But this little book doesn't offer much else. I was hoping for more than some handsome graphics. It would have been better with more historical background, maybe more facts about Lincoln, the war, the battle, etc. than given in the book. This book is more about Levin and the author, his father. That's interesting in itself but not nearly as much as Lincoln and the speech.
abraham lincolns gettysburg address illustrated
quick easy read it makes it easy to understand a large piece of history in a very interesting way.
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address - Illustrated
Very interesting small book with the full text of the Gettsburg address -- very easy to read. The historical pictures shown throughout this little book really help bring the sense of the times to the reader and why the Gettysburg address was so important. This historical narratives are enlightening. This is not a "politically oriented" book, but one that focuses on our history. Great little book for the coffee table. Can be read by all ages.
History
This is a great little book. Amazing pictures and it brings to life the words of a great and humble man. The preface by the author's son is touching. I love to read it over and over!!
A true leader
I admire President Lincoln as a true leader who was able to "keep all the balls in the air" while under tremendous stress comming at him from all sides. The treachery of politics, the domestic grief from the loss of his son, a wife with mental and emotional issues,and of course the Civil War. This self educated lawyer did not rely on poll results to tell him what was right and what was wrong. He did the right thing. He up held the Constitution and his understanding of what our founding fathers did and why is evident in this address.
The book is a beautifull tribute to the sactfices of all the Americans made to keep this nation in tack. A great keep sake. JimW
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