Kings of the Platform and Pulpit

''Kings of the Platform and Pulpit'' is a book written by Melville D. Landon that explores the lives of some of the most influential public speakers of the 19th century. The book focuses on the stories of individuals who used their platform or pulpit to inspire, motivate, and educate their audiences. Some of the notable figures featured in the book include Frederick Douglass, Henry Ward Beecher, and P.T. Barnum. The author delves into the personal and professional lives of these individuals, examining their upbringing, education, and the challenges they faced in their careers. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of public speaking during a time when it was considered a highly respected and influential profession. Through the stories of these remarkable individuals, readers gain insight into the power of effective communication and the impact it can have on society. Overall, ''Kings of the Platform and Pulpit'' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of public speaking and the lives of those who have used their words to shape the course of history.1891. Profusely Illustrated. Kings of the Platform and Pulpit contains the most comprehensive resume of the humor, wisdom, philosophy and religion of the century. The book also abounds in anecdotes, epigrams, lectures and reminiscences-both personal and political-of a vast number of famous Americans. Contains the Biographies, Reminiscences and Lectures of: Artemus Ward, Mark Twain, Nasby, Josh Billings, Bill Nye, Sam Cox, Robert Burdette, Mrs. Partington, Danbury News Man, Fat Contributor, Eli Perkins, Bill Arp, George W. Peck, Doesticks, Bret Harte, and George W. Cable; and The Master Lectures of: T. DeWitt Talmage, Chauncey M. Depew; Wendell Phillips; Joseph Cook; Max O’Rell, Dwight L. Moody, Robert G. Ingersoll, Charles H. Spurgeon, Eugene Field, Joseph Parker, Sam Jones, John B. Gough, Ben Butler, Horace Greeley, and Robert Collyer. A wonderful volume filled with the writings and musings of the great humorists of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.