| Author |
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 |
| Editor |
George, Andrew Jackson, 1855-1907 |
| Title |
Select Speeches of Daniel Webster, 1817-1845
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Defence of the Kennistons -- The Dartmouth College case -- First settlement of New England -- The Bunker Hill monument -- The reply to Hayne -- The murder of Captain Joseph White -- The Constitution not a compact between sovereign states -- Speech at Saratoga -- Eulogy on Mr. Justice Story -- Biographical.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Jerry
Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Select Speeches of Daniel Webster, 1817-1845" by Daniel Webster is a collection of important speeches delivered by one of America's preeminent orators during the early 19th century. This compilation showcases Webster’s eloquence and mastery of oratory as he addresses various audiences including juries, the Supreme Court, the Senate, and the public, reflecting on the intricacies of political philosophy, the Constitution, and the moral responsibilities of statesmanship. At the start of the collection, the preface introduces the reader to the significance of Daniel Webster as a model of oratory and political thought, comparing him to historical figures like Burke and Cicero. The emphasis is placed on the importance of engaging with his words to elevate one's own understanding of American political frameworks. The opening portion sets the stage for an analysis of Webster's rhetorical style and his profound impact on American advocacy, compelling the reader to appreciate the foundational principles Weaver articulated regarding liberty, governance, and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
Speeches, addresses, etc., American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7600 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 25, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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