"You must write for children in the same way as you do for adults, only better" -Maxim Gorky. This deluxe silkbound treasury brings together selected writings of Abraham Lincoln, presented in a handsome slipcase with full-color illustrations. Lincoln is one of the most revered Presidents of the United States and his skill as a writer and orator remains one of his lasting legacies. This collector's edition chronologically arranges over 30 of his most celebrated writings - including letters, speeches and private memoranda - alongside striking photographs and artwork from his lifetime. All content has been selected by Richard Bernstein, an outstanding authority on US history and the American Constitution, and each piece of writing is prefaced with explanatory notes. Includes: • A brief biography of Lincoln • Fragment on Slavery • Crisis of the House Divided speech • Gettysburg Address • Second Inaugural Address • Letter to General Ulysses S. Grant Whether on the American constitution, slavery or the Civil War, these writings provide remarkable insight into Lincoln's politics with rich applications to the modern world. This hardback collection features beautiful illustrations, a gold-embossed cover design and colored endpapers making a truly wonderful gift 6.3 x 1.1 x 9.7 inches Shipping I offer a free shipping within USA. Your book may be shipped with USPS/UPS/Laser Ship. If you ordered couple books they may arrive in couple shipmenst. I usually start working on the orders as soon as i receive the order, except weekends and Holidays. If you need to cancel your order you need to do it as soon as possible. BUT if you have received a msg from me that it is processing I cannot cancel the order because the label has been paid and the book is in transit. Thank you for understanding. I will update the customer with tracking number within 48 Hours. International Shipping No additional import charges at delivery will be imposed if the item is shipped through the's Global Shipping Program which includes international tracking. If the item is shipped through other than the's Global Shipping Program buyers in certain countries are responsible for the import charges at delivery. These are not included in the shipping cost. Returns I offer 14 days return policy. Buyer need to contact me pririor. All items must be in original condition and buyer pays return shipping and 15% restocking fee. If there is something wrong with the item or it was damaged in shipping process buyer needs to send me pictures of the damage and we will start return/ exchange process from there. Thank you Contact us If there any questions or concerns please let us know. Please contact me throught msg, i do not reply to the personal emails. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter