Commemorative Addresses - Parke Godwin - Bog

""Commemorative Addresses"" is a book that was published in 1894 and written by Parke Godwin. The book is a collection of speeches that were given at various events to honor five prominent figures of the time. These figures include George William Curtis, Edwin Booth, Louis Kossuth, John James Audubon, and William Cullen Bryant. The speeches are presented in chronological order, starting with George William Curtis, who was a prominent writer and social reformer. The speeches given in his honor focus on his contributions to literature and his efforts to promote social justice. The next person honored in the book is Edwin Booth, a famous actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of all time. The speeches given in his honor focus on his talent as an actor and his contributions to the theater.Louis Kossuth, a Hungarian revolutionary and statesman, is the third person honored in the book. The speeches given in his honor focus on his efforts to promote democracy and freedom in Hungary, as well as his contributions to the cause of liberty around the world.John James Audubon, a naturalist and artist, is the fourth person honored in the book. The speeches given in his honor focus on his contributions to science and his efforts to preserve the natural world.Finally, William Cullen Bryant, a poet and journalist, is the last person honored in the book. The speeches given in his honor focus on his contributions to literature and his efforts to promote social justice.Overall, ""Commemorative Addresses"" is a book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and legacies of five prominent figures of the 19th century. The speeches presented in the book offer a unique perspective on the contributions of these individuals to their respective fields and to society as a whole.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.