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Author:

Carbonell, John.

Title:

The early printings of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and what they reveal about his spoken words / John Carbonell.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Oak Knoll Press,

Copyright Date:

2008

Description:

51 p. : facsims. ; 28 cm.

Subject:

Lincoln, Abraham,--1809-1865--Gettysburg address
Lincoln, Abraham,--1809-1865--Oratory
Lincoln, Abraham,--1809-1865--Criticism, Textual.
American newspapers--History--19th century.
Pamphlets--United States--History--19th century.
Broadsides--United States--History--19th century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47-50).

Contents:

An annotated checklist of early printings -- The spoken words -- The Bliss text -- Joseph Gilbert and the Associated Press -- The origin of the text in the official report -- Charles Hale -- The word 'poor' -- The Chicago tribune and the Western Associated Press -- The Philadelphia inquirer -- The Washington Daily morning chronicle -- The City of Boston text -- Ad libbing -- The early printings versus the Lincoln manuscripts -- Evaluations of the printings.

Summary:

"A study of the early printed versions of U.S. president Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Gettysburg Address as found in newspapers, pamphlets, and broadsides, in order to determine his spoken words at the actual dedication ceremony. With 17 illustrations, a select bibliography, and an annotated checklist of early printings"--Provided by Publisher.

ISBN:

1584562560 (alk. paper)
9781584562566 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)276140941

LCCN:

2008049918

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)