Abraham Lincoln, Public SpeakerIn Abraham Lincoln, Public Speaker, Waldo W. Braden presents a thought-provoking study of the sixteenth president’s rhetorical style. In his discussion of Lincoln’s speaking practices from 1854 through 1865, Braden draws extensively on Lincoln’s papers and the reports of those who knew him and heard him speak. He portrays Lincoln in his various shows how Lincoln adapted to the public’s growing recognition of his political abilities. |
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Waldo W. Braden. Kinedun PUBLIC SPEAKER WALDO W. BRADEN Louisiana State University Press Baton Rouge and London Copyright © 1988 by Louisiana State University Press All rights.
... speaker . Includes index . 1. Lincoln , Abraham , 1809-1865 - Oratory . I. Title . E457.2.B78 1988 ISBN 0-8071-1433-2 ( cloth ) 973.7'092'4 88-6793 ISBN 0-8071-1852-4 ( paper ) Five chapters were previously published in different form ...
Waldo W. Braden. CONTENTS I ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii INTRODUCTION : Literary Artist or Speaker ? " ANY POOR MAN'S SON " : The Public Image of Lincoln 4 1 II ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S " LITTLE ENGINE " : His Political Speaking , 1854-1860 15 III IV 48 ...
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