Daniel Webster for Young Americans by Daniel Webster
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"Daniel Webster for Young Americans" by Daniel Webster is a collection of speeches written in the early 20th century. It compiles the significant speeches of Daniel Webster, showcasing his defense of the Constitution and themes relating to American liberty and identity. The text aims to inspire young readers by emphasizing the values and principles underlying America’s founding and development. The opening portion of the book presents Webster’s oration delivered at Plymouth, Massachusetts,
commemorating the early settlers of New England and the Pilgrim Fathers. He elaborates on the historical importance of their landing and the profound sense of gratitude the present generation owes to their ancestors. Webster reflects on the pioneering spirit of the Pilgrims, their pursuit of religious freedom, and the impact they have had on American values of liberty and community. He evokes emotions of reverence and pride, urging listeners to appreciate their rich heritage while considering their responsibilities to future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Richardson, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1851-1913 |
| Title |
Daniel Webster for Young Americans Comprising the greatest speeches of the defender of the Constitution |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Readers |
| Subject | Speeches, addresses, etc., American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41300 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 616 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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