Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 313 Philbrick, John D. (John Dudley) 1818 1886 The American Union Speaker Produced by W. B. Jenness "The American Union Speaker" by John D. Philbrick is a collection of selections for recitation and declamation, crafted during the mid-19th century, particularly in the wake of the American Civil War. The work aims to provide a diverse array of prose and poetry, focusing on eloquent speeches and writings that resonate with themes of patriotism, national identity, and moral values. It serves as both a resource for students in schools and colleges and a reflection on the central issues of its time, advocating for the enduring principles of freedom and justice. The opening of the volume establishes its dual purpose: to meet the demand for fresh selections relevant to the contemporary national crisis while also presenting a compilation of time-honored pieces recognized for their literary and rhetorical merit. Philbrick emphasizes the importance of elocution and the role of oratory in shaping public sentiment, showcasing various notable figures whose works exemplify eloquence during turbulent times. The preface sets a serious tone, articulating the significance of the art of speaking and laying the groundwork for the practical guidance that follows, thus positioning the book as an essential tool for fostering effective communication and civic engagement among its readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Recitations PN Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature Category: Teaching & Education 1581509 2025-07-03T10:30:33.885720 text/html 1581330 2025-01-10T22:57:19.986683 text/html 595031 2025-07-03T10:31:10.094591 application/epub+zip 610159 2025-07-03T10:30:47.071684 application/epub+zip 600772 2025-07-03T10:30:40.857713 application/epub+zip 1060571 2025-07-03T10:31:19.292487 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 987176 2025-07-03T10:30:59.573621 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 948203 2022-09-04T05:04:23.360111 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1332299 2025-07-03T10:30:33.031740 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1327196 2020-12-30T09:41:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17168 2025-07-03T10:31:19.439464 application/rdf+xml 13745 2025-07-03T10:30:41.371711 image/jpeg 3766 2025-07-03T10:30:41.121709 image/jpeg 479994 2020-12-30T09:41:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 580669 2025-07-03T10:30:33.978735 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia