The Lincoln-Douglas debates [eAudiobook - hoopla]

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The Lincoln-Douglas debates

(2009)

By: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Nonfiction

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Provider: hoopla

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PUBLISHED

[United States] : Blackstone Audio, Inc. : Made available through hoopla, 2009

EDITION

Unabridged

DESCRIPTION

1 online resource (1 audio file (16hr., 05 min.)) : digital

ISBN/ISSN

9780792762171 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) MWT11442363, 0792762177 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) 11442363

LANGUAGE

English

NOTES

Starring David Strathairn as Abraham Lincoln and Richard Dreyfuss as Stephen Douglas ; with additional narration by Michael McConnohie ; introduction by Allen C. Guelzo

This star-studded recording brings to life a history-changing political battle. The Lincoln-Douglas Debates made history and changed its course through seven legendary match-ups between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas during the 1858 Illinois senatorial race. Although he lost the election, Lincoln's gift for oratory and his antislavery stance made him a nationally known figure, and led to his election to the presidency in 1860. Never before presented in audio, these debates and great statesmen are brought to life by narrators Richard Dreyfuss (Douglas) and David Strathairn (Lincoln). The Lincoln-Douglas Debates provide a soundtrack to a nation discovering its better self

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