Landmark American Speeches The 19th Century

Landmark American Speeches is a collection of outstanding American eloquence, plainly spoken public words, that allows readers to hear from those unforgettable men and women who have made our history. The second volume of this collection, The 19th Century, presents 34 timeless speeches. Each speech is placed in its correct historic context by a complete biography of the speaker, a history of the speech, and a bibliography of the event. Some of the speeches in this volume include: Thomas Jefferson, "First Inaugural Address"; Abraham Lincoln, "The Gettysburg Address"; and Susan B. Anthony, "The Declaration of Women's Rights." Vol. I presents speeches from the 17th and 18th centuries, and Vol. III the 20th century.Harrison, Maureen is the author of 'Landmark American Speeches The 19th Century', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756775131 and ISBN 0756775132.