02428cam a22003373u 4500 15391 UtSlPG 20260610133348.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Johnston, Alexander, 1849-1889 American Eloquence, Volume 1 : Studies In American Political History (1896) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-17 Produced by David Widger "American Eloquence, Volume 1" edited by Alexander Johnston and James Albert Woodburn is a collection of important political speeches written in the late 19th century. The work compiles and contextualizes foundational orations from influential American figures—such as James Otis, Patrick Henry, and Alexander Hamilton—highlighting their contributions to the country’s political history and discourse. The speeches included serve to illuminate the fervent debates surrounding the Constitution, independence, and the early structure of the American political system, providing readers with not only the texts but also insights into the era's socio-political climate. The opening of the volume emphasizes the book's structure and editorial intent, detailing the criteria and selection process for the included speeches. It sets a tone of academic rigor and historical significance, positioning oratory as both an art form and a critical vehicle for political expression. The preface discusses the evolution of American political speech, outlining the challenges of documenting such a rich tradition. From these introductory sections, readers are led seamlessly into the foundational speeches that shaped the nation, demonstrating the necessity of eloquence in the fight for liberty and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Politics and government United States -- History Speeches, addresses, etc., American Woodburn, James Albert, 1856-1943 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15391 56779 56779