American Orators Before 1900: Critical Studies and SourcesBernard K. Duffy, Halford Ross Ryan "The editors offer 55 case studies of orators, each chapter consisting of from three and one-half to more than nine pages of text followed by a brief section entitled 'Informational Source' that includes short bibliographic summaries and important research sources intended particularly `for those beginning to investigate an orator's rhetoric.' Entries close with a short chronology of major speeches. . . . Duffy and Ryan's hope that their book will 'prove useful' should be fulfilled quickly, for American Orators Before 1900 is the most extensive reference collection on its topic. By introducing all 55 rhetors in situ and illuminating such an array of rhetorical peculiarities, universals, power, triumphs, and influences on the past and present, this book becomes indispensable to college and large municipal libraries." Quarterly Journal of Speech. |
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... Webster was one of the most prolific and effective public orators in American history . His addresses of note are not limited to one genre but span the rhetorical spectrum . His forensic pleadings ... WEBSTER Daniel Webster Craig R Smith.
... Webster was one of the most prolific and effective public orators in American history . His addresses of note are not limited to one genre but span the rhetorical spectrum . His forensic pleadings ... WEBSTER Daniel Webster Craig R Smith.
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... Webster presented his oral arguments before the court because Marshall was so impressed with the briefs Webster filed . More than likely , however , Marshall was delighted to use Webster's unionist arguments to inculcate the ...
... Webster presented his oral arguments before the court because Marshall was so impressed with the briefs Webster filed . More than likely , however , Marshall was delighted to use Webster's unionist arguments to inculcate the ...
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... Webster performed well . The Knapp brothers were convicted and publicly ex- ecuted , and Webster's legend grew . Webster's success in this forensic effort resulted in part from his ability to recreate scenes before the jury . He played ...
... Webster performed well . The Knapp brothers were convicted and publicly ex- ecuted , and Webster's legend grew . Webster's success in this forensic effort resulted in part from his ability to recreate scenes before the jury . He played ...
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John Quincy Adams | 7 |
Fisher Ames | 22 |
Henry Ward Beecher | 35 |
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