By: Robert G. Ingersoll (1833-1899)
In "Works Of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 4," author Robert G. Ingersoll presents a collection of his thought-provoking and controversial speeches and writings on various topics such as politics, religion, and science.
Ingersoll's charismatic and eloquent style of writing makes for a compelling and engaging read, as he challenges conventional beliefs and encourages critical thinking. His essays are well-researched and provide a fresh perspective on many issues that are still relevant today.
One of the strongest aspects of this book is Ingersoll's unwavering commitment to reason, logic, and humanism. He advocates for secularism and freedom of thought, emphasizing the importance of individual autonomy and intellectual freedom.
While some readers may find Ingersoll's views challenging or even confrontational, his passion for justice, reason, and progress is undeniable. Overall, "Works Of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 4" is a valuable and thought-provoking collection that will appeal to anyone interested in philosophy, politics, or social commentary. Book Description: Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, one of the greatest orators of the mid-19th century, was a highly sought after lecturer/toastmaster who sold out every hall he engaged throughout America. He was an ardent abolitionist, agnostic, humanist, humanitarian, supporter of the arts, and woman's rights, and member of the Unitarian Church, who railed against the absurdities of the Bible and cruelties of Christianity, praised technology, inventors, authors and great statemen for their contributions to the uplift of mankind. Mark Twain, a contemporary of Ingersoll, reported that no one could stir up a crowd like Ingersoll, and that by the end of the Colonel's toast at General Grant's Victory Banquet after the Civil War, everyone was standing on chairs and tables stomping, cheering, crying and madly waving their napkins. (
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