Lincoln And The Convention Of 1860

Lincoln and the Convention of 1860 is a historical address delivered by Addison Gilbert Procter before the Chicago Historical Society on April 4 1918. The address focuses on the pivotal role Abraham Lincoln played in the Republican National Convention of 1860 which ultimately led to his nomination as the party's presidential candidate. Procter provides a detailed account of the convention including the various factions and personalities involved as well as Lincoln's own political strategies and speeches. The book offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant moments in American political history and sheds light on the leadership qualities that made Lincoln a successful president.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.