Abraham Lincoln the Orator: Penetrating the Lincoln Legend

by Lois J. Einhorn

Although much has been written about Abraham Lincoln, there has been little rhetorical analysis of how this public man communicated with his listeners. Yet by studying his rhetoric closely, we can gain real insights into Lincoln as an orator, debater, jester, lawyer, statesman, leader, and president. This critical appraisal of his public speaking is linked to transcripts of some major speeches and to a chronology, bibliography, and an index. This...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313261687
• ISBN13: 9780313261688
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"