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100 1 _aReed, Thomas B.
_q(Thomas Brackett),
_d1839-1902
245 1 0 _aModern Eloquence: Vol III, After-Dinner Speeches P-Z
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-19
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Modern Eloquence: Vol III, After-Dinner Speeches P-Z" by Thomas B. Reed is a collection of speeches and addresses from notable speakers of the late 19th century. Compiled in a period characterized by significant social, political, and cultural change, this volume encompasses a range of after-dinner speeches that encapsulate the eloquence and humor of that era. The speeches explore various topics, including politics, culture, and the human experience, all delivered with a flair that aims to entertain and provoke thought. The opening of the work sets the tone for the collection by introducing notable figures and their contributions, starting with Thomas Nelson Page's address at a New England Society dinner. Page discusses themes of reconciliation between the North and South following the Civil War, emphasizing shared heritage and the importance of character over material wealth. He contextualizes the relationship between the two regions, blending personal anecdotes with broader reflections on national identity, aiming to bridge historical divisions while invoking sentiments of unity and shared responsibility among Americans. This style, combining personal connection with societal reflection, is likely a hallmark of the speeches presented throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpeeches, addresses, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18422
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