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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809–1865.

Lincoln on race and slavery / edited and introduced by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. ; coedited by Donald Yacovone.

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Includes index.

ISBN 978-0-691-14234-0 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809–1865—Views on slavery. 2. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809–1865—Political and social views. 3. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809–1865—Relations with African Americans. 4. Slavery—United States—History—19th century—Sources. 5. Slaves—Emancipation—United States—Sources. 6. United States—Race relations—History—19th century—Sources. I. Gates, Henry Louis. II. Yacovone, Donald. III. Title.

E457.2.L744 2009

973.7092—dc22

2008049960

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