"A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention" by L. E. Chittenden provides a detailed account of the discussions and decisions made during a pivotal conference. The book captures the essence of the debates, highlighting the various perspectives and arguments presented by the delegates. Chittenden's meticulous documentation offers readers a glimpse into the political climate of the time, showcasing the complexities and challenges faced by the ...

"Lincoln and the Sleeping Sentinel: The True Story" by L. E. Chittenden delves into a fascinating episode from the Civil War era, focusing on President Abraham Lincoln's leadership and the challenges faced by his soldiers. The narrative centers around a specific incident involving a sentinel who fell asleep on duty, leading to dire consequences. Chittenden's meticulous research brings to life the historical context, illustrating the pressures of war and the human experiences behind the mil...

In "A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention," L. E. Chittenden presents an intricate narrative detailing the proceedings of a significant yet often overlooked political gathering. The book employs a meticulous literary style, balancing objective reporting with a nuanced understanding of the sociopolitical context of its time. It sheds light on the fiery debates and strategic maneuvering that characterized the convention, encapsulating the...

This excellent biography by Walter Allen charts the war-hero turned president Ulysses S. Grant's life. From his youngest years through to his term as one of the most fondly remembered presidents of the United States of America, Grant's life is a fascnating one. This excellent eBook edition of this highly-rated title has been specially formatted for today's e-readers by Andrews UK.

Celebrate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth with this new edition of his greatest speeches and writingsAbraham Lincoln endowed the American language with a vigor and moral energy that has all but disappeared from today's public rhetoric. Lincoln's writings are testaments of our history, windows into his enigmatic personality, and resonant examples of the writer's art. The Portable Abraham Lincoln contains the great public speeches - the first deb...

George Washington was the senior officer of the colonial forces during the first stages of the French and Indian War, the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, the man who presided over the Constitutional Convention that drafted the United States Constitution, and the first president of what became the United States of America; is it any wonder we look to this brave and forward-thinking man for inspiration on how to live with courage and honor? Includin...

The seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas held during the Illinois senatorial race of 1858 are among the most important statements in American political history, dramatic struggles over the issues that would tear apart the nation in the Civil War: the virtues of a republic and the evils of slavery.In this acclaimed book, Holzer brings us as close as possible to what Lincoln and Douglas actually said, Using transcripts of Lincoln's speeches as recorded by the pro...

The Personal Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography by Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, focused mainly on his military career during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War, and completed as he was dying of cancer in 1885. The two-volume set was published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant's death. Twain created a unique marketing system designed to reach millions of veterans with a patriotic appeal just as Grant's death was being mourn...

Abraham lincoln measured the promise—and cost—of American freedom in lucid and extraordinarily moving prose, famous for its native wit, simple dignity of expressions, and peculiarly American flavor. This volume, with its companion, Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writing 1859–1865, comprises the most comprehensive selection ever published. over 240 speeches, letters, and drafts take Lincoln from rural law practice to national prominence, and chart his emergence as an eloquent antisl...

Owen Wister (July 14, 1860 - July 21, 1938) was an American writer and "father" of western fiction.Author's Note-."This short book is derived from long ones; from pamphlets, speeches, essays, and newspapers; from certain pages of the official records; and from a few personal memories kindly given by friends of General Grant to the writer. These latter change nothing in the features, but serve to touch up the likeness, of the established portrait. Grant is a large figure to ...

Abraham Lincoln was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865.Collection of 14 Works of Abraham Lincoln________________________________________First Inaugural AddressLincoln LettersLincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and LettersLincoln's Second Inaugural AddressState of the UnionThe Emancipation ProclamationThe Life and Public Servi...

The inspiring true story of how Frederick Douglass learned to read and write, in his own words.