American Orators And Oratory: Being A Report Of Lectures Delivered By Thomas Wentworth Higginson (1901)

By Charles W. Chesnutt and Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Book Overview

American Orators and Oratory is a book written by Thomas Wentworth Higginson in 1901. The book is a report of lectures delivered by Higginson on the topic of American orators and oratory. Higginson was a prominent American writer, abolitionist, and minister, and his lectures were based on his extensive knowledge of American history and literature. In this book, Higginson discusses the art of oratory and the role of orators in American history. He examines the speeches of famous American orators such as Patrick Henry, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln, and analyzes their impact on American society. The book also includes biographical information about these orators and their contributions to American history. American Orators and Oratory is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, literature, or public speaking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163931195
• ISBN13: 9781163931196
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"