“Few can be induced to labor exclusively for posterity - Posterity has done nothing for us”
Quote by Abraham Lincoln
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The Modern Library Civil War Bookshelf 5-Book Bundle: Personal Memoirs, Uncle Tom's Cabin, The Red Badge of Courage, Jefferson Davis: The Essential Writings, The Life and Writings of Abraham Lincoln
The bundle comprises Personal Memoirs by Ulysses S. Grant, Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, Jefferson Davis: The Essential Writings by Jefferson Davis, and The Life and Writings of Abraham Lincoln. These texts offer insights into the political, social, and personal aspects of the Civil War and its aftermath. more
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865. He was a pivotal leader during the American Civil War, dedicated to preserving the unity of the nation and the abolition of slavery. Lincoln is renowned for his noble character and exceptional leadership. more
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