The Columbian Orator

First published in 1797, The Columbian Orator helped shape the American mind for the next half century, going through some 23 editions and totaling 200,000 copies in sales. The book was read by virtually every American schoolboy in the first half of the 19th century. As a slave youth, Frederick

Books about The Columbian Orator

The Columbian Orator, an instruction book on public speaking and a collection of political dialogues, essays, and speeches, was first published in 1797. It was used as a textbook in many classrooms in the United States and became the influence for abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Its popularity continued into the 20th

Books about The Columbian Orator: Containing a Variety of Original and Selected Pieces

First published in 1797, The Columbian Orator was a popular schoolbook of its era. This paperback presents the original text plus supplemantal stand-out speeches from throughout history that serve as further examples of excellent oratory.