Representative American Orations To Illustrate American Political History (1884)

Representative American Orations to Illustrate American Political History is a book written by Alexander Johnston and published in 1884. The book is a collection of speeches delivered by influential American politicians and leaders from the colonial era to the late 19th century. The speeches are arranged chronologically and cover a range of topics including the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction era. The book includes speeches from notable figures such as Patrick Henry, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Susan B. Anthony. The speeches are presented in their original form, with an introduction and annotations by the author to provide historical context and analysis. Representative American Orations is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American political history and the evolution of American political thought. The book showcases the power of oratory in shaping public opinion and influencing political change. It provides insight into the challenges and debates that shaped American democracy and the role of political leaders in shaping the nation's history.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.