Speeches By Oliver Wendell Holmes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162742861)

Speeches By Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of speeches and addresses delivered by the renowned American jurist and Supreme Court Justice, Oliver Wendell Holmes. The book features some of his most famous speeches, including his famous Memorial Day address delivered in 1884, where he coined the phrase ""in our youth our hearts were touched with fire."" The speeches in this book cover a wide range of topics, including law, politics, literature, and philosophy. Holmes was known for his eloquence and wit, and his speeches are marked by his incisive commentary and his ability to distill complex ideas into simple and memorable phrases. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Oliver Wendell Holmes, as well as for those interested in the history of American law and politics. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential legal thinkers and public intellectuals.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.

Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes
ISBN-10: 1162742860
ISBN-13: 9781162742861
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 94
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d