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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... continued popularity of several later editions reflected Finney's widespread popularity , as well as the usefulness of his advice . Indeed , one reason for the enduring appeal of the lectures was that Finney provided in them a virtual ...
... continued popularity of several later editions reflected Finney's widespread popularity , as well as the usefulness of his advice . Indeed , one reason for the enduring appeal of the lectures was that Finney provided in them a virtual ...
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... continued to play a leading role in Virginia politics . He served five terms as governor ( 1776–1779 , 1784-1786 ) . From 1780 to 1784 he served in the Virginia Assem- bly , usually espousing progressive legislation . Out of fear of ...
... continued to play a leading role in Virginia politics . He served five terms as governor ( 1776–1779 , 1784-1786 ) . From 1780 to 1784 he served in the Virginia Assem- bly , usually espousing progressive legislation . Out of fear of ...
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... continued to encounter criticism from some northern black intellectuals , he had a canny instinct for public relations . In December 1898 he invited President William McKinley to visit Tuskegee , and his campaign to launch an endowment ...
... continued to encounter criticism from some northern black intellectuals , he had a canny instinct for public relations . In December 1898 he invited President William McKinley to visit Tuskegee , and his campaign to launch an endowment ...
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John Quincy Adams | 7 |
Fisher Ames | 22 |
Henry Ward Beecher | 35 |
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