Daniel Webster: Representative Speeches (1898)

By Daniel Webster and Bliss Perry

Book Overview

Daniel Webster: Representative Speeches is a collection of speeches and addresses delivered by the famous American statesman and orator, Daniel Webster. The book was originally published in 1898 and contains a selection of Webster's most important and influential speeches from throughout his career. Webster was a prominent figure in American politics during the first half of the 19th century and was known for his powerful oratory skills and his defense of the Constitution and the Union. This book includes speeches on a variety of topics, including the Constitution, the Union, the Bank of the United States, and the Compromise of 1850. The speeches are presented in chronological order, allowing readers to follow Webster's career and see how his views and opinions evolved over time. Each speech is introduced with a brief historical context and analysis, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the issues and events that Webster was addressing. Overall, Daniel Webster: Representative Speeches is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, or public speaking. It offers a unique perspective on the important issues of the time and provides insight into the mind of one of America's greatest orators.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: 1163938157
• ISBN13: 9781163938157
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"