02577cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500620014826400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650503080042750800330073552013810076853400450214965300140219465300120220885600430222018597UtSlPG20260610133432.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCT1 aDickinson, Asa Don,d1876-196010aStories of Achievement, Volume III, Orators and Reformers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-06-150 aThe Orator Who Stammered, Demosthenes -- "The Learned Blacksmith", Burritt -- The Conquest of a Bad Habit, Gough -- The Slave Who Stole Freedom, Douglas -- The Boy Who Half-heartedly Joined the Church, Beecher -- The Boy Who Slept Under the Sidewalk, Washington -- The Man Who Fights the Beast, Lindsey.  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"Stories of Achievement, Volume III, Orators and Reformers" by Asa Don Dickinson is a biographical collection written in the early 20th century. The volume highlights prominent figures known for their remarkable speeches and reformative actions, including Demosthenes, Elihu Burritt, John B. Gough, Frederick Douglass, Henry Ward Beecher, Booker T. Washington, and Ben. B. Lindsey. Each narrative delves into the lives of these historical figures, showcasing their struggles, perseverance, and ultimate successes, with the aim of inspiring readers through their stories of personal and societal triumph.  At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the life of Demosthenes, the great Athenian orator who overcame a speech impediment through relentless practice and dedication. His journey begins with a surprising passion for oratory that ignites after witnessing the impressive skills of a fellow speaker. Despite being met with initial ridicule and personal setbacks, including a stammer and lack of confidence, Demosthenes perseveres by honing his craft in isolation and using unique methods, such as speaking with pebbles in his mouth. His story emphasizes themes of resilience and the power of self-improvement, setting the stage for the subsequent accounts of other prominent reformers and orators in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBiography  aSuccess40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18597