The Life and Reminiscences of Robert G. Ingersoll (1904)

Edward Garstin Smith

The Life and Reminiscences of Robert G. Ingersoll (1904)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 August 2009
Pages
400
ISBN
9781120092830

The Life and Reminiscences of Robert G. Ingersoll (1904)

Edward Garstin Smith

The Life and Reminiscences of Robert G. Ingersoll is a book written by Edward Garstin Smith and published in 1904. The book is a biography of Robert G. Ingersoll, a prominent American lawyer, orator, and agnostic who lived from 1833 to 1899. Ingersoll was known for his speeches and writings on topics such as religion, politics, and social issues, and was a prominent figure in the freethought movement of the late 19th century.The book provides a detailed account of Ingersoll's life, from his childhood in rural New York to his rise to prominence as a lawyer and public speaker. It covers his early career as a lawyer, his involvement in politics, and his advocacy for social and political reform. The book also delves into Ingersoll's personal life, including his marriage and family, his friendships with other prominent figures of the time, and his views on religion and spirituality.In addition to the biographical content, the book includes numerous reminiscences from people who knew Ingersoll personally, providing a unique insight into his character and personality. The book is written in a straightforward, journalistic style, and includes many quotes from Ingersoll's speeches and writings.Overall, The Life and Reminiscences of Robert G. Ingersoll is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential figures of the late 19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a man who was both a product of his era and a trailblazer for future generations.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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