CURTIS’S ORATIONS AND ADDRESSES
Orations and Addresses of George William Curtis. Edited by Charles Eliot Norton. With Photogravure Portrait. Vol. I. Orations and Addresses on the Principles and Character of American Institutions and the Duties of American Citizens. Vol. II. Addresses and Reports on the Reform of the Civil Service of the United States. Vol. III. Historical and Memorial Addresses. 8vo, Cloth, Uncut Edges and Gilt Tops, $3 50 per volume. (In a Box.)
An exceptionally interesting speaker, he is on record here—as so often before now—as an exceptionally interesting writer. To young Americans they are golden volumes that present the mind of such a citizen and such a cultivated, discriminating literary mind.—N. Y. Mail and Express.
It is a great book which these addresses make [Volume III.]. All young men ought to read it and ponder it. Its insight into character, uplifting of lofty ideals, and deep, sturdy patriotism would cause it to live quite apart from its in their own way equally admirable literary ability and grace.—Congregationalist, Boston.
A splendid memorial of that ideal man and patriot, George William Curtis. The books are a much-to-be-desired addition to any library.—Interior, Chicago.
Mr. Curtis made a contribution of inestimable value in the application of morals to politics—an application needing all the time to be made, and which those noble discourses will assuredly do much to promote.—Literary World, Boston.
The brilliancy, depth, power, and insight characteristic of the orations included in the first volume of this series are in the second volume displayed in a field Mr. Curtis had made peculiarly his own.—Jewish Messenger, N. Y.
The eloquence of many of these addresses is of the highest order of public oratory, and merely as examples of the art of expression they are of permanent interest.—Boston Beacon.