Publisher's Synopsis
The Writings of Cassius Marcellus Clay is a comprehensive collection of speeches and addresses delivered by Cassius Marcellus Clay, an American politician and abolitionist, in 1848. The book includes some of his most famous speeches, such as ""The True American System of Slavery"" and ""The Freedom of Speech and of the Press."" Clay was known for his passionate advocacy of abolitionism and his belief in the power of the written and spoken word to effect change. This collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the abolitionist movement in America and the role of oratory in political activism.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.