Beadle's Dime National Speaker, Embodying Gems of Oratory and Wit, Particularly…

"Beadle's Dime National Speaker, Embodying Gems of Oratory and Wit, Particularly..." is a collection of speeches and literary pieces written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to cater to the educational needs of American schools and home environments, featuring a variety of oratorial content including prose and poetry suitable for both informal and formal presentations. At the start of this work, the editor introduces the purpose of the collection, highlighting its role in providing effective pieces for teachers, students, and the broader public. The opening portion presents the volume's structure, showcasing a rich array of speeches from notable figures, touching on themes of national pride, divine purpose, and the human experience. Examples include Edward Everett’s reflections on America's progress and potential, along with poignant poems and addresses that connect deeply with contemporary sentiments of ambition, faith, and identity. These selections establish a foundation for the collection’s diverse offerings, appealing to a wide audience seeking eloquence and insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Compiler Victor, Orville J. (Orville James), 1827-1910
LoC No. 54047912
Title Beadle's Dime National Speaker, Embodying Gems of Oratory and Wit, Particularly Adapted to American Schools and Firesides
Speaker Series Number 2, Revised and Enlarged Edition
Credits Produced by David Edwards, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Recitations
Category Text
eBook-No. 49291
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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