Publisher's Synopsis
Lectures and Speeches by Elihu Burritt is a collection of the most notable speeches and lectures delivered by Elihu Burritt, an American diplomat, social activist, and journalist. The book was first published in 1869 and serves as a comprehensive record of Burritt's public speaking engagements throughout his career. The book covers a wide range of topics, including peace, education, labor reform, and international relations. Burritt was a strong advocate for peace, and his speeches on the subject are particularly noteworthy. He was a firm believer in the power of education to promote peace and social progress, and his lectures on this topic are also included in the book. In addition to his work as a peace activist, Burritt was also involved in the labor reform movement. He gave several speeches advocating for the rights of workers and the need for better working conditions. The book also contains transcripts of Burritt's speeches on international relations, including his views on the United States' relationship with Europe and the importance of promoting diplomacy and understanding between nations. Overall, Lectures and Speeches by Elihu Burritt provides a valuable insight into the thoughts and ideas of one of America's most prominent social activists and public speakers.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.
