An Intimate View Of Robert G. Ingersoll (1920)

By Isaac Newton Baker

Book Overview

""An Intimate View of Robert G. Ingersoll"" is a biography written by Isaac Newton Baker and published in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Robert G. Ingersoll, a prominent American lawyer, orator, and agnostic who lived during the 19th century. Baker's biography offers an intimate look into Ingersoll's personal and professional life, including his childhood, education, legal career, political activism, and public speaking engagements. The book also delves into Ingersoll's philosophical beliefs, particularly his rejection of organized religion and his advocacy for rationalism and free thought. Throughout the book, Baker provides numerous anecdotes and personal recollections of Ingersoll, painting a vivid picture of his personality and character. The author also offers insights into the cultural and political climate of the time, providing context for Ingersoll's ideas and actions. Overall, ""An Intimate View of Robert G. Ingersoll"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most influential figures of the 19th century.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: 1436774489
• ISBN13: 9781436774482
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"