From Abraham Lincoln's early years on the Kentucky frontier to the heartrending brilliance of his Gettysburg address and second inaugural address, this unique collection captures the enduring words of one of America's greatest presidents. Arranged in categories that reflect the different stages of his life, the hundreds of quotations come from Lincoln's letters, speeches and other writings. Readers will also find a harvest of quotations and anecdotes about Lincoln, the man and the leader, from his family, friends and colleagues, as well as excerpts from those who paid heartfelt tribute to him at the time of his tragic death.