Bøker av William Pittenger

This is a facsimile edition of William Pittenger's 1897 book Toasts and Forms of Public Address for Those Who Wish to Say the Right Thing in the Right Way. This edition also includes an all-new foreword which places the book and its author in context. Toasts is considered by many to be one of the most important books on public address in its day. It talks about speech writing and preparation as a unique discipline for swaying minds, rather than a simple way to fit in as many contemporary books discuss.Pittenger had a remarkable life, rekindling his devotion to the Christian religion while held captive in a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp. Upon his release, he taught elocution in Philadelphia before moving to California to continue his ministry. This book contains many of his thoughts and suggestions on elocution as a science, and gives an interesting look at the thoughts and opinions of Pittenger himself--the man whose Civil War memoir inspired Buster Keaton's The General.

A comprehensive collection of speeches and debates covering a range of topics such as politics, society, and philosophy. Pittenger presents insightful arguments and counterarguments that are both thought-provoking and inspiring. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of persuasion and public speaking.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This thrilling and action-packed book tells the incredible true story of how Union soldiers stole a Confederate train during the Civil War. A must-read for any Civil War enthusiast.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Daring and Suffering" by way of William Pittenger is a riveting firsthand account of the author studies as a Union soldier at some stage in the American Civil War. Pittenger narrative gives a gripping portrayal of his involvement in a bold challenge in the back of enemy lines, specially the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. The book information the exceptional events that spread out as a collection of Union volunteers, consisting of Pittenger, undertook a perilous challenge to sabotage Confederate deliver lines by hijacking a train known as the General. Pittenger's bright descriptions take readers into the coronary heart of the action, chronicling the daring escapade and the subsequent sufferings continued by using the contributors. "Daring and Suffering" now not handiest captures the adrenaline-fueled moments of the navy operation however additionally delves into the human elements of braveness, camaraderie, and the cruel realities of battle. Pittenger's narrative style is characterised via its authenticity and emotional intensity, providing readers with a compelling window into the demanding situations faced through soldiers throughout this tumultuous period in American records. As an eyewitness account of a daring wartime make the most, Pittenger's work stands as each a treasured historic document and a testament to the indomitable spirit of individuals who risked their lives for their convictions for the duration of the Civil War.

This is a facsimile reprint of the third edition of the classic firsthand account of the 1862 raid that was meant to splinter the Confederacy by making northern Georgia into a Union stronghold. The endeavor is better known as the Great Locomotive Chase, one of the greatest adventures of the war.

The book "" Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

The book, Capturing a Locomotive: A History of Secret Service in the Late War , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.