This book provides an insightful look into the life and works of Abraham Lincoln through a collection of his early speeches from 1832 to 1856. Edited by Henry Clay Whitney, this volume offers a unique perspective on Lincoln's political and social views during a formative period of his career. A great addition to any history buff's library.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.