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Alfred Ronald Conkling

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Description:This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1889 Excerpt: ... 1852-1887. CHAPTER XXI. ORATORY. "I "HE scope of this volume precludes the possibility of publishing the fiftieth part of the orations of Mr. Conkling, or even examples of the wit and irony which he oftentimes used to enliven his speeches, arguments and conversations. He inherited from his mother his talent for repartee and brilliant talk. Judge Conkling was a sedate gentleman of the old school, who rarely indulged in levity or witticisms. If it be a true saying that "The orator is born, not made," Roscoe Conkling is entitled to this distinction. We have seen that he began the study of elocution at the age of thirteen, and became a "stump-speaker" at nine teen. His admission to the bar when but twenty years old, and his appointment as District-Attorney of Oneida County in the same year, gave him unusual opportunities to cultivate forensic eloquence. Without having the advantage of a collegiate education, he read carefully while yet a boy the works of the best writers of English. He was an inde THE A TTRIBUTES OF AX OR A TOR. 36 I fatigable student, and he worked methodically though slowly. His power of memory was remarkable, and his ability, to recall promptly historical facts, both political and literary, for argument and illustration, was a gift which afforded material for oratorical effect that few men of his time have possessed. He was endowed by nature with the attributes of an orator; first, and most of all, a magnificent presence (being six feet three inches tall), a gift which has characterized some of the greatest orators of all ages. Then a clear, powerful and slightly musical voice, a vigorous intellect and strong convictions, completed his capacity for eloquence. To these qualities we may add what has been already stated, viz., that his habits w...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Life and Letters of Roscoe Conkling; Orator, Statesman, Advocate. To get started finding The Life and Letters of Roscoe Conkling; Orator, Statesman, Advocate, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: General Books

Release: 2012

ISBN: 1150390514

Description: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1889 Excerpt: ... 1852-1887. CHAPTER XXI. ORATORY. "I "HE scope of this volume precludes the possibility of publishing the fiftieth part of the orations of Mr. Conkling, or even examples of the wit and irony which he oftentimes used to enliven his speeches, arguments and conversations. He inherited from his mother his talent for repartee and brilliant talk. Judge Conkling was a sedate gentleman of the old school, who rarely indulged in levity or witticisms. If it be a true saying that "The orator is born, not made," Roscoe Conkling is entitled to this distinction. We have seen that he began the study of elocution at the age of thirteen, and became a "stump-speaker" at nine teen. His admission to the bar when but twenty years old, and his appointment as District-Attorney of Oneida County in the same year, gave him unusual opportunities to cultivate forensic eloquence. Without having the advantage of a collegiate education, he read carefully while yet a boy the works of the best writers of English. He was an inde THE A TTRIBUTES OF AX OR A TOR. 36 I fatigable student, and he worked methodically though slowly. His power of memory was remarkable, and his ability, to recall promptly historical facts, both political and literary, for argument and illustration, was a gift which afforded material for oratorical effect that few men of his time have possessed. He was endowed by nature with the attributes of an orator; first, and most of all, a magnificent presence (being six feet three inches tall), a gift which has characterized some of the greatest orators of all ages. Then a clear, powerful and slightly musical voice, a vigorous intellect and strong convictions, completed his capacity for eloquence. To these qualities we may add what has been already stated, viz., that his habits w...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Life and Letters of Roscoe Conkling; Orator, Statesman, Advocate. To get started finding The Life and Letters of Roscoe Conkling; Orator, Statesman, Advocate, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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