Our original Lincoln-Douglas textbook was written by the founder of Victory Briefs, Victor Jih. All of these years later, it's still a great way for a new debater to familiarize themselves with the basics of LD debate. 

This textbook is directed and intended to be used by many different audiences. The new student can use this book to learn the basics of Lincoln Douglas debate. The experienced student can read the materials to sharpen their skills; the approach we provide will help any student in refining their debating skills. Coaches who are new to Lincoln-Douglas debate can also benefit from the detailed approach to understanding value debate. Parents can use this volume to understand their student's activity and become helpful sources of input. And last, but definitely not least, the judges can read this volume to better understand the essence of LD and become better adjudicators. Good judges are crucial for a successful forensics community.