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It Lag long been the belief of the compiler of The American Orator that a work of its character could notfail to be of interest to the public. We are emphatically a nation of talkers. The ambition of nearly all our men of intellectual eminence seem:; to be to succeed in the field of oratorical display. From those fortunate individuals who have secured for themselves a seat in our national and state legislatures, down to the more humble, hut not less ambitious ,personage who edifies the public on Fourth of July occasions, or from the village lyeeum rostrum, all exhibit the most unconcpieraule desire to obtain the reputation which Brutus possessed and Antony disclaimed. It would he singular, indeed, if out of this mass of matter continually given to the public, much that is meritorious should not be produced. With this conviction, it has been the aim of the compiler io endeavor to present, in it. necessarily limited compass, what he deemed the fairest fthe abilities of those who had attained the :rank in their vocation.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of some of the most influential American oratory from the founding of the nation to the mid-nineteenth century. The speeches, which were given by icons of American history and politics like Patrick Henry, Daniel Webster, and Frederick Douglass present a vivid account of the political, social, and intellectual history of the United States during its formative years. By examining the language and rhetorical strategies used by these orators, the author provides insight into the development of American political thought and the role of oratory in shaping the nation's identity. This book will be of great interest to students of American history and politics, as well as anyone interested in the art of public speaking and rhetoric. It offers a unique perspective on the American past and provides valuable insights into the minds of some of the nation's most influential figures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334452062_0
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