Lincoln and Race

This Book Examines Abraham Lincoln's Mixed Record And Writings On The Issue Of Race. Lincoln, Slavery, And Race: The Problems -- The 1854 Peoria Speech And Its Context -- The 1857 Springfield Speech And Its Context -- The Lincoln-douglas Debates -- The 1859 Columbus Speech -- Emancipation, Colonization, And The Equal Rights Possibility -- Voting Rights And Lincoln's Murder -- Disputed Or Doubtful Evidence -- Lincoln And Native Americans -- Racist Or Not? Richard Striner. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.