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Speeches and Writings of Richard H. Dana, Jr. is a book that compiles the various speeches and writings of Richard Henry Dana Jr. The book was first published in 1864, and it contains a collection of Dana's most notable speeches and writings on various topics such as law, politics, and literature. Richard Henry Dana Jr. was an American lawyer, politician, and author who lived from 1815 to 1882. He was known for his work as a maritime lawyer and his advocacy for the rights of sailors. He was also a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement and was involved in the Free Soil Party. The book includes several of Dana's speeches, including his famous speech on the Fugitive Slave Law, which he delivered in 1851. In this speech, Dana argued against the law, which required citizens to assist in the capture of runaway slaves. He argued that the law was unconstitutional and violated the rights of both slaves and citizens. The book also includes some of Dana's writings on literature, including his essays on Shakespeare and his review of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter. Additionally, the book contains some of Dana's legal writings, including his arguments in court cases and his opinions on legal matters. Overall, Speeches and Writings of Richard H. Dana, Jr. provides insight into the life and work of a prominent figure in American history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in law, politics, or literature, and it offers a unique perspective on the issues 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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166456009
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 220
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x12 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 299 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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Speeches and Writings of Richard H. Dana, Jr. is a book that compiles the various speeches and writings of Richard Henry Dana Jr. The book was first published in 1864, and it contains a collection of Dana's most notable speeches and writings on various topics such as law, politics, and literature. Richard Henry Dana Jr. was an American lawyer, politician, and author who lived from 1815 to 1882. He was known for his work as a maritime lawyer and his advocacy for the rights of sailors. He was also a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement and was involved in the Free Soil Party. The book includes several of Dana's speeches, including his famous speech on the Fugitive Slave Law, which he delivered in 1851. In this speech, Dana argued against the law, which required citizens to assist in the capture of runaway slaves. He argued that the law was unconstitutional and violated the rights of both slaves and citizens. The book also includes some of Dana's writings on literature, including his essays on Shakespeare and his review of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter. Additionally, the book contains some of Dana's legal writings, including his arguments in court cases and his opinions on legal matters. Overall, Speeches and Writings of Richard H. Dana, Jr. provides insight into the life and work of a prominent figure in American history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in law, politics, or literature, and it offers a unique perspective on the issues 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.

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