Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, in the Celebrated Campaign of 1853 in Illinois - Hardcover

The book ""Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln And Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, In The Celebrated Campaign Of 1853 In Illinois"" is a compilation of the famous debates that took place between two prominent American politicians, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, during the 1853 campaign for the United States Senate in Illinois. The debates were a series of seven public discussions held in various cities throughout the state, and they focused on the issue of slavery in the newly formed territories of the United States.The book provides a detailed account of each debate, including the arguments presented by both Lincoln and Douglas, as well as the responses and rebuttals made by each candidate. The debates were widely attended and covered by the press, and they helped to shape the political landscape of the United States in the years leading up to the Civil War.In addition to the debates themselves, the book also includes an introduction by the editor, a brief biography of each candidate, and a timeline of events leading up to the debates. Overall, ""Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln And Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, In The Celebrated Campaign Of 1853 In Illinois"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American politics, history, and the issue of slavery in the pre-Civil War era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.