The Writings of Abraham Lincoln: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1905) is a book edited by Arthur Brooks Lapsley that contains a collection of speeches and writings by the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The book focuses on the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858, which were a series of seven debates between Lincoln and his opponent, Stephen A. Douglas, during the Illinois senatorial campaign. The book includes transcripts of all seven debates, as well as Lincoln's speeches and letters from the same period. The debates were focused on the issue of slavery and its expansion into new territories, and Lincoln's views on the subject were instrumental in his eventual election as president in 1860. The book is a valuable resource for students of American history, as it provides firsthand accounts of one of the most important political debates in the country's history. It also offers insight into Lincoln's character and leadership style, as well as his views on slavery and the role of government in society. Overall, The Writings of Abraham Lincoln: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1905) is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the political and social context of the Civil War era.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.