Great Speeches by African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama, and Others (Thrift Edition) (Paperback)

by James Daley (Author)

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<div>This anthology comprises speeches by influential figures in the history of African-American culture and politics. Contents include the famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech by Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass' immortal "What, to the Slave, Is the Fourth of July?" Martin Luther King, Jr.,'s "I Have a Dream," Barack Obama, and many others.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (April 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486447618
• ISBN-13: 978-0486447612
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,991 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Speeches by African Americans, January 21, 2007

By	Ramon L. Mcwhorter "R. L. McWhorter" (San Diego,CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Interesting accounts of historic figures in african american history as displaced in the memorable speeches. Gives insight into the thinking and beliefs of some the great african american leaders of past and present times. If you are a historican of african american leaders or an avid reader, I would strongly recommend reading this book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Collection, March 23, 2008

By	Y. Nall (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It was wonderful to find a compilation of full length speeches by African Americans. The speeches span from 1843 to 2005, and include lesser known speakers such as Henry Highland Garnet and Jermain Wesley Loguen, to the renowned Booker T. Washington and W.E.B Du Bois. As interesting and historically significant, if not coincidental, and timely, are speeches by Shirley Chisholm, and Barack Obama. Both were graduates of Columbia University. While Ms. Chisholm was the first African American female to hold office in the House of Representatives, Mr. Obama is the first African American male to hold an office in the Senate, since reconstruction. Additionally, one sought, while the other is seeking to hold the highest office in the United States - President. This compilation is a great addition to any household library.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Thing in Small Package, December 23, 2008

By	Dale A. Hudson "Sir Dale" (Perry Pt, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is kind of small with small print and contains 20 speeches. Most of the orators are well known to include MLK Jr and Malcolm X, but only one entry per speaker. I was surprised to see a speech by Obama, albeit a lessor known commencement address. The 2004 Democratic Convention speech would have probably been a good addition. It was a very inexpensive book so a good value.