[PDF] Specimens Of American Eloquence eBook

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 43,4 MB
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781373945594

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Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 16,69 MB
Release : 2018-01-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780483030374

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Excerpt from Specimens of American Eloquence: Consisting of Choice Selections From the Productions of the Most Distinguished American Orators It is the belief of the publishers that in the following pages, they present to the public a volume most highly creditable to the intellect of our country. The reason of this excellence is obvious. The institutions and condition of our country are such as especially to call forth and pro. Mote talents for public speaking. Every question of grave import, or doubtful tendency, is carried, not at the bayonet's point, or by royal edict, but by the popular voice, after the sharp conflict of mind with mind. On this account too, a volume of judicious selections from American Eloquence, becomes a commentary upon our laws, religion, and politics, which should be in the hands of every freeman who would honorably discharge the duties of a citizen and a patriot. It need scarcely be remarked that such a work is eminently suited to be placed in the hands of the young, not only for the manly views and the pure morality which its pages con tain, but as affording some of the brightest models for their study and imitation. Even the student of eloquence whose mind has been enriched by the stores of antiquity, may dwell with daily and nightly devotion upon a work embra cing within its varied pages, specimens of the transparent musical flow of Everett and Story - the impetuous torrent of Beecher - the scathing coruscations of Burges - and the thunder of Webster. He may advantageously lay aside his rules and treatises, to sit often and long at the feet of these masters of the art of persuasion, that by an habitual con templation of their excellence he may be transformed into the same image. Let him learn too from their example not to be soon weary of his exertions, or faint in his labors, what. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : E Hunt
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 19,33 MB
Release : 2019-08-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781314997415

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Author : Frank Moore
Publisher : Arkose Press
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 34,41 MB
Release : 2015-10-21
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ISBN : 9781345057331

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Author : Frank Moore
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 28,6 MB
Release : 2018-01-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780484096065

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Excerpt from American Eloquence, Vol. 1 of 2: A Collection of Speeches and Addresses, by the Most Eminent Orators of America; With Biographical Sketches and Illustrative Notes Tm: design of the present work is to furnish a convenient and popular Library Edition of the most celebrated Speeches and Addresses, forensic and parliamentary, of the principal Orators and Statesmen of America. It contains many which have never before been included in any collection; and heretofore inaccessible to the student and general reader. As far as attainable, specimens of the eloquence of the Continental Congress have been given, which fully illustrate the principles and portray the sufferings of the Revolutionary Period. Many entire speeches from the debates in Congress, since the year 1789, under the present organization of the Government, will also be found in this work. Selections from the earnest and able discussions in the State Conventions of the principles involved in the adeption of the Federal Constitution, also form a considerable portion of the work; and thus render it valuable as a means of acquiring an understanding of that important instrument. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.