Marshall MyersDr. Marshall Myers, professor emeritus of English and former coordinator of composition at EKU, records the evolution of Lincoln's writing style through his letters and explores the various persuasive techniques the Kentucky-born president used to comunicate with various audiences in his letters. The work traces Lincoln's letters as they involve many different situations from romantic entanglements to dealing with recalcitrant generals and greedy cabinet members, among the many recipients of his more than 5,000 epistles. Myers' work, 10 years in the making and published by McFarland, expands his interests in the Civil War and the use of rhetoric in 19th Century politics and life. A graduate of Meade County (Kentucky) High School, Myers earned a Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition from the University of Louisville, with additional Ph.D. work in American literature work at Kansas State University. His master's and bachelor's degrees are from EKU and Kentucky Wesleyan. Read More Read Less