This rare antiquarian book contains the poem Lincoln's Grave, written by Maurice Thompson in 1892. A warm and dignified display of southern appreciation, this wonderful poem has distinct literary value and constitutes a must-read for those interested in Lincoln and the works of the seminal Maurice Thompson. This scarce text has been elected for modern republication due to its historical and literary importance, proudly republished here with a new introductory biography of the author in the hope that it will continue to be read and enjoyed for generations to come. James Maurice Thompson (September 9, 1844 - February 15, 1901) was an American novelist, most famous for his works Alice of Old Vincennes (1900) and The Witchery of Archery (1878).