Negro Orators and Their Orations

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The collection features orations from approximately fifty notable Black-American speakers, each accompanied by a brief biography and context of the speech's occasion. Spanning multiple generations of American history, the work by Woodson serves as both a study of linguistic development and a unique historical resource. It highlights the evolution of Black-American rhetoric and offers insights into cultural and social themes, making it a valuable reference for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The book is well-indexed and recognized as a standard publication in its field.