In Lincoln, Land, and Labor the French scholar Olivier Fraysse traces Lincoln's problematic relationship with and ideas about the land and those who worked it, revealing Lincoln as an intelligent and ambitious man who in fact turned his back on his rural roots for a time in favor of the opportunities offered in law and politics.

"The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 1" is a compilation of the influential writings and speeches of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the USA. Published posthumously, this extent is a treasure trove of Lincoln's unique documents, letters, speeches, and other writings, offering invaluable insight into his thoughts and leadership. In this series, Lincoln's eloquent speeches consisting of the Gettysburg Address and his inaugural addresses are prominently featured, showcasing his exceptional capability to articulate the concepts of democracy, freedom, and equality. Additionally, readers can discover his non-public letters, including the ones to his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, imparting a glimpse into his private life and the challenges he faced. These writings light up Lincoln's willpower to keeping the Union for the duration of the Civil War, his dedication to ending slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation, and his profound moral and ethical convictions. They display a pacesetter who grappled with the most substantial problems of his time and navigated the state thru one in all its darkest periods. Volume 1 of "The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln" is an essential resource for scholars, historians, and everybody interested by the existence and legacy of certainly one of America's best presidents, imparting a deep knowledge of Lincoln's know-how, leadership, and enduring impact on the United States.

''For Lincoln specialists, The Historian's Lincoln deepens and sharpens familiar arguments. For nonspecialists, it is the most efficient and enjoyable way to 'get right' with Lincoln.'' -- Robert E. McGlone, Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography ''Provides an excursion to the frontiers of Lincoln scholarship, and insight into the passions of those who labor there. . . . Rarely do the products of a scholarly symposium so richly deserve placement on public and academic library shelves.'' -- John Y. Simon, Choice ''Authoritative, well written, and spiced by informed debate. In short, Lincoln's depth and height as a figure in history are well measured by this distinguished volume, not only in its several parts and authors, but also as a whole.'' -- Robert V. Bruce, author of Lincoln and the Tools of War

Excerpt from Complete Works of Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 1 Something more than a decade has elapsed since the preceding words were written, and dur ing that period the assiduity of a multitude of Lincoln collectors has brought to light a large amount of manuscript material which inevitably escaped even such conscientious workers as Nic olay and Hay. The collectors have been so dili gent during this period it is hardly probable that any of Lincoln's writings of importance can be any longer undiscovered. The aim has been to collect this material, add it to the work of the two great biographers, and so make a complete and definitive edition. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.