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George William Curtis

- A Eulogy Delivered Before The People Of Staten Island, At The Castleton, St. George, February, 1893

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""George William Curtis: A Eulogy Delivered Before The People Of Staten Island, At The Castleton, St. George, February, 1893"" is a tribute to the life and legacy of George William Curtis, a prominent American writer, speaker, and social reformer. The eulogy was delivered by William Winter, an American drama critic and author, in February 1893, shortly after Curtis' death.The book provides a comprehensive overview of Curtis' life, work, and impact on American society. It explores his upbringing, education, and early career as a journalist, as well as his later work as a lecturer and political activist. The book also examines Curtis' writings on a wide range of topics, including literature, art, politics, and social justice.Throughout the eulogy, Winter highlights Curtis' commitment to progressive causes, including the abolition of slavery, women's suffrage, and civil rights. He also notes Curtis' role in founding the National Civil Service Reform League and his advocacy for the creation of a merit-based civil service system.Overall, ""George William Curtis: A Eulogy Delivered Before The People Of Staten Island, At The Castleton, St. George, February, 1893"" is a moving tribute to a man who dedicated his life to promoting social justice and equality in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American social reform movements and the role of writers and intellectuals in shaping public opinion.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:
  • 9781163707746
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 120
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 172 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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""George William Curtis: A Eulogy Delivered Before The People Of Staten Island, At The Castleton, St. George, February, 1893"" is a tribute to the life and legacy of George William Curtis, a prominent American writer, speaker, and social reformer. The eulogy was delivered by William Winter, an American drama critic and author, in February 1893, shortly after Curtis' death.The book provides a comprehensive overview of Curtis' life, work, and impact on American society. It explores his upbringing, education, and early career as a journalist, as well as his later work as a lecturer and political activist. The book also examines Curtis' writings on a wide range of topics, including literature, art, politics, and social justice.Throughout the eulogy, Winter highlights Curtis' commitment to progressive causes, including the abolition of slavery, women's suffrage, and civil rights. He also notes Curtis' role in founding the National Civil Service Reform League and his advocacy for the creation of a merit-based civil service system.Overall, ""George William Curtis: A Eulogy Delivered Before The People Of Staten Island, At The Castleton, St. George, February, 1893"" is a moving tribute to a man who dedicated his life to promoting social justice and equality in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American social reform movements and the role of writers and intellectuals in shaping public opinion.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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