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 that explores the lives and careers of some of the most influential speakers and preachers in American history. The book covers a wide range of individuals, from politicians and activists to religious leaders and social reformers. Each chapter provides a detailed biography of a different figure, including their upbringing, education, and notable accomplishments. The book also delves into the rhetorical techniques and speaking styles of each subject, highlighting their unique contributions to the art of public speaking. Overall, ""Kings of the Platform and Pulpit"" offers an insightful look into the lives and legacies of some of America's most powerful and persuasive speakers.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163329215
• ISBN13: 9781163329214
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 578 Pages
• Weight: 2.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"