Publisher's Synopsis
""Addresses and Orations of Rufus Choate"" is a collection of speeches and addresses delivered by Rufus Choate, a prominent American lawyer and politician of the 19th century. The book includes a variety of topics such as legal arguments, political speeches, and literary and historical orations. Choate's speeches are known for their eloquence, wit, and persuasive power, and offer insights into the social and political issues of his time. The book is a valuable resource for students of American history, law, and rhetoric, as well as for anyone interested in the art of public speaking.1878. The text of speeches delivered by Mr. Choate, scholar, advocate, master of eloquence, statesman and patriot. Among his most brilliant speeches as senator were those on the Oregon boundary, the tariff, the fiscal bank bill, the Smithsonian Institution, and the annexation of Texas, which he opposed. Partial Contents: The Importance of Illustrating New England History by a Series of Romances like the Waverly Novels; The Power of a State Developed by Mental Culture; The Eloquence of Revolutionary Periods; Remarks Before the Circuit Court on the Death of Mr. Webster; Speech on the Judicial Tenure; and American Nationality.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.
