The Perfect Tribute (1918) Mary Andrews Abraham Lincoln Short Story HC Good

Charles Scribner's Sons, 1918. Hardcover of The Perfect Tribute by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews.

Includes a letter from the book's previous owner to his brother discussing the possible ancestry of the names written in the front cover.

A short story about a young Confederate soldier who unknowingly meets President Abraham Lincoln on the day Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address. The soldier, unaware of Lincoln’s identity, praises the speech as the most perfect tribute to the fallen soldiers, highlighting the power of Lincoln’s words and the humility of his character.

Good condition. Isolated stains to the front cover. Previous owner's markings inside the cover. Solid book with shelf wear.