Orators of the American RevolutionBaker and Scribner, 1848 - 456 páginas |
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... talent with which each in particular was characterized . To indicate this individuality of oratorical excellence , and the results which by a mighty unity in diversity were produced , is the object of the present publication . Each one ...
... talent with which each in particular was characterized . To indicate this individuality of oratorical excellence , and the results which by a mighty unity in diversity were produced , is the object of the present publication . Each one ...
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... talent , braved that great kingdom with all its consolidated strength , and won the day under the most fearful odds , yet remains . The heroes indeed are departed , but here before us is still open their scene of action . Death has ...
... talent , braved that great kingdom with all its consolidated strength , and won the day under the most fearful odds , yet remains . The heroes indeed are departed , but here before us is still open their scene of action . Death has ...
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... talent of the highest utility in popular address , and capable of being wielded to the noblest ends -James Otis excelled . His education was liberal , in the true and noble sense of the term ; in science he was well grounded ; in ele ...
... talent of the highest utility in popular address , and capable of being wielded to the noblest ends -James Otis excelled . His education was liberal , in the true and noble sense of the term ; in science he was well grounded ; in ele ...
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... talents were in requisition far and near . On one occasion he went to Halifax in the middle of winter , to argue a very important cause . His private studies were as incessant as his public labors were honorable . In the spring of 1775 ...
... talents were in requisition far and near . On one occasion he went to Halifax in the middle of winter , to argue a very important cause . His private studies were as incessant as his public labors were honorable . In the spring of 1775 ...
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... at his opponent , for whom he seems never to have en- tertained either fear or respect . From his first appear- ance as a legislator , Otis exhibited such superiority of talent and energy over all others , that , in JAMES OTIS . 71.
... at his opponent , for whom he seems never to have en- tertained either fear or respect . From his first appear- ance as a legislator , Otis exhibited such superiority of talent and energy over all others , that , in JAMES OTIS . 71.
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