Publisher's Synopsis
Masterpieces of American Eloquence is a collection of speeches and writings by some of the most influential figures in American history. Compiled by the Christian Herald Selection, this book includes the works of presidents, politicians, activists, and writers who have shaped the nation's identity and values.The book features speeches by Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Ronald Reagan, among others. These speeches cover a wide range of topics, including civil rights, war and peace, democracy, and patriotism.In addition to speeches, Masterpieces of American Eloquence also includes essays and letters by writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Mark Twain. These works offer insights into the cultural and intellectual history of the United States.The book is organized thematically, with sections devoted to topics such as freedom, justice, and democracy. Each section includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the speeches and writings included.Overall, Masterpieces of American Eloquence offers a comprehensive look at the history of American rhetoric and its impact on the nation's development. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and culture.1900. Julia Ward Howe, creator of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, writes in the introduction: The present volume preserves for our instruction the arguments which make evident the steps of this progress; at first, so painful, in the end, so triumphant. The voices which awoke the echoes of our own halls of Congress with fiery threats, with prophetic admonitions, the mistaken pleading which urged on the war, and the counter pleading which kept in sight the true issue, yes, and the simple, wise eloquence of the Martyr President's parting address-all this is given to the public in the work now offered to it. Some of the orators included in this text are: John Quincy Adams; Irving Bacheller; Benjamin F. Butler; Henry Clay; Samuel L. Clemens; Jefferson Davis; Frederick Douglass; James A. Garfield; Patrick Henry; Abraham Lincoln; Wendell Phillips; Elizabeth Cady Stanton; Daniel Webster; Frances E. Willard; and many more.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.
