The Columbian Orator

Containing a Variety of Original and Selected Pieces;

Together with Rules, Calculated to Improve Youth and Others in the Ornamental and Useful Art of Eloquence.

by Caleb Bingham 

Sixth Troy Edition.  Troy, NY:  Parker and Bliss, 1815  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD- condition.

• Contemporary calf covers have traces of gilt on spine. 
• Boards show some wear, smudges, bumps, scuffing, warping, edgewear.  Corners are bumped, frayed, with exposed board.  See photos.
• Spine has remnant of a label, no text, with head softened and foot chipped.  See photos. 
• Binding is secure.  
• Pastedowns and feps have some staining, wear, a few marks. 
• Interior is uniformly toned, exhibits some spots, marginal stains, a couple of corners turned up.  See photos.  
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges have a little wear. 
• PS2025.0307

300 pages. 4 x 6 7/8 inches

A copy of The Columbian Orator, the Sixth Troy Edition, in contemporary calf boards, complete and free of writing.  Interior is toned, but remains legible.  Condition is overall Very Good Minus.

This collection of political writings was designed and published to be used to teach reading and speaking in American classrooms in the 19^th century.  Gathered and edited by Caleb Bingham (1757-1817), it became an inspiration to many Americans, including Frederick Douglass, who is known to have referenced it to develop his abolitionist speeches.

Bingham included general instructions on speaking, speeches which appeared in Congress, descriptions of British parliament, a eulogy on Benjamin Franklin, Socrates’ plea in the Roman Court, extracts from Cicero’s Catiline Orations, George Washington’s address to the people of the United States, Napoleon’s speech to the French army, and notably commentary and discussion regarding the state and utilization of slavery.

First published in Boston in 1797.  

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