Publisher's Synopsis
Collections Of The Illinois State Historical Library V3: Lincoln Series V1, The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Of 1858 is a book written by Edwin Erle Sparks. This book is a part of the Illinois State Historical Library collection and focuses on the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas that took place in 1858 during the Illinois Senate race. The book provides a detailed account of the debates, including the arguments made by both candidates on issues such as slavery, states' rights, and the role of the federal government. The book also includes historical context and analysis of the debates, as well as transcripts of the speeches made by both Lincoln and Douglas. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.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.
