Civil War Oratory in Missouri.

Autor: McCurdy, Frances Lea
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Zdroj: Western Speech; May1953, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p175-179, 5p
Abstrakt: Explores the Civil War oratory in Missouri. Analysis of speaking in an older frontier; Conduct of Missourians during the Civil War; Conditions in Missouri that appear to be unfavorable for speechmaking; Confederate and Union forces' engagement in battles on Missouri soil throughout the war; Meetings throughout the state; Speakers' use of many Biblical allusions; Use of strong and abusive language in speeches during the war years; Violent and emotional state of speakers and audiences.
Databáze: Complementary Index