Kings of the Platform and Pulpit

By Melville D. Landon

Book Overview

Kings of the Platform and Pulpit is a book written by Melville D. Landon. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most influential orators and preachers of the 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the lives and careers of these individuals, including their upbringing, education, early struggles, and eventual success. The book covers a diverse range of personalities, from political speakers like Daniel Webster and Henry Clay to religious leaders like Charles Spurgeon and Dwight L. Moody. The author also explores the impact these individuals had on their respective fields, and how they shaped the course of history through their words and actions. Kings of the Platform and Pulpit is a fascinating look at some of the most influential figures of the 19th century, and provides valuable insights into the art of public speaking and preaching.1891. Profusely Illustrated. Kings of the Platform and Pulpit contains the most comprehensive resume of the humor, wisdom, philosophy and religion of the century. The book also abounds in anecdotes, epigrams, lectures and reminiscences-both personal and political-of a vast number of famous Americans. Contains the Biographies, Reminiscences and Lectures of: Artemus Ward, Mark Twain, Nasby, Josh Billings, Bill Nye, Sam Cox, Robert Burdette, Mrs. Partington, Danbury News Man, Fat Contributor, Eli Perkins, Bill Arp, George W. Peck, Doesticks, Bret Harte, and George W. Cable; and The Master Lectures of: T. DeWitt Talmage, Chauncey M. Depew; Wendell Phillips; Joseph Cook; Max O'Rell, Dwight L. Moody, Robert G. Ingersoll, Charles H. Spurgeon, Eugene Field, Joseph Parker, Sam Jones, John B. Gough, Ben Butler, Horace Greeley, and Robert Collyer. A wonderful volume filled with the writings and musings of the great humorists of the time.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: 1162639873
• ISBN13: 9781162639871
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 578 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"