American Orators and Oratory: Comprising biographical sketches of the representative men of America, together with gems of eloquence upon leading questions of the republic to the present time [Hardcover] this is a used genuine family heirloom that is in fairly good condition considering its age (published in 1884). PLEASE SEE DETAILED PHOTOS TO EXAMINE CONDITION. measures 8" x 10" x 3", weighs approx 6+ lbs. This book is from my grandfather's estate. I have tried my best to make these descriptions accurate as possible. WILL BE INSURED AND PACKED SECURELY TO ENSURE SAFE TRANSIT. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: overall pages are in good condition considering their age but several pages have writing in pencil on them (see example in pic 12) The spine is still intact for the most part but shows obvious signs of wear (please see pic 8). Pages are yellowed from age - it appears that the 1120 pages are intact. This hard cover book was published by the occidental publishing co., san francisco in 1884. authored by c.m. whitman of the iowa press association with an introduction by hon. frank gilbert (author of "the world, historical and actual"; american literature" And "english literature". This Book Features Biographical Sketches On The Following: John Adams, "Favoring The Declaration" Allison, William B Anthony, Henry B Arthur, Chester A "Welcome To The Guests of the Nation" Baird, Thomas F Beck, James B Beecher, Henry Ward "Evolution" Benton, Thomas H Blaine James G "Eulogy on Garfield" Blair Henry Ward "Aid To Common Schooled" Brown, Joseph E "Pinioning Soldiers of Mexican War" Butler, Benjamin F "Free and Equal Suffrage" Calhoun, John C "Last Speech: Slavery" Cameron, j. Don "Reduction of Revenue" Cannon George Q "Condition of Affairs in Utah" Carpenter, Matthew H "Address to Washington Law Class" Chandler Zachariah Clay Henry "The American Protective System" Conger, Omar D Conkling, Roscoe, Cox, Samuel X, Davis Jefferson "The Farewell Address Us Senates" Douglas Stephen "Douglas Lincoln Debate" Douglas Frederick Edmunds, George F "Polygamy" Everett, William M Everet Edward Garfield, James A "Inaugural Address" Gibson, Randall L Gorman, Arthur P Grant, Ulysses S "Inaugural Address" Greeley, Horace Hamilton, Alexander "Utility of the Union in the Respect to Revenue: Economy" Hampton, Wade Harris, Isham G Harrison, Benjamin "Political Assessments" Hawley, Joseph Hayes, Robert "Foot's Resolution" Henry, Patrick "Against the Federal Constitution" Hill Benjamin "Amnesty" Hoar, George "Reply to Miller on Slavery" Ingalls, John J Ingersoll, Robert G Jackson, Andrew "Farewell Address" Jefferson, Thomas "Inaugural Address" Johnson, Andrew "Farewell Address" Kelley, William D Knott J Proctor Lamar, Lucius, QC Lincoln, Abraham "Gettysburg, and "Inaugural Address" Logan, John A McDonald Joseph E Mahone William "Reply to Benjamin Hill" Max Samuel B Miller, John F "Chinese Immigration" Alex Mitchell Mitchell John L John T. Morgan Merrill Justin S Morton Oliver P Pendleton George H Phillips Wendell Samuels J Randal Schurz Carl Seward William H Sewell William J Sherman john "Currency Springer William M Stephens Alexander Stephens, Thaddeus Sumner Charles "Freedom National: Slavery Sectional: Swing David Talmage, DeWitt Swing Davis Alan Thermion Tilden, Samuel J "Inaugural Address" Vallandigham Clement l Vance Zebulon, B Van Wick Charles H Vest George G Voorhees, Daniel W Washington George. "Farewell Address" Weaver, James B Webster, Daniel "Reply to Hayed" Wilson, James F "Transportation Problem" Wingham William Packed securely with cardboard to protect against damage while in transit. I SHIP ITEMS DAILY! You will get your item F-A-S-T!!! FEEDBACK: when you post positive feedback, you will AUTOMATICALLY receive the same! OVER 10,000 POSITIVE FEEDBACKS! A reputable and trusted seller since 2007! Striving to deliver 5-STAR customer service to ensure your satisfaction. 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