William Pittenger

In "Capturing a Locomotive," William Pittenger presents a riveting firsthand account of his daring involvement in a Civil War raid—the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. With meticulous attention to detail, Pittenger weaves a narrative that blends... Lire la suite

Capturing a Locomotive
William Pittenger, soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor (1840-1904) This ebook presents «Capturing a Locomotive», from William Pittenger. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump... Lire la suite

Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes Of The Civil War
William Pittenger, soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor (1840-1904)

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Daring and Suffering
William Pittenger, soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor (1840-1904) This ebook presents «Daring and Suffering», from William Pittenger. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump... Lire la suite

There is a widespread opinion that all study of the mode of oratory is unmanly, and leads to the substitution of artifice and adornment for simplicity and power. “Let a man have something important to say,” it is argued, “and he need not waste his... Lire la suite

The special object of the following pages is to show the manner and requirements of extempore preaching. But as this differs from other methods of speech in its objects rather than in its external qualities, many of the thoughts we present will... Lire la suite

Can the Art of Speech be Learned? The Four Methods of Public Speech, An Embryo Speech, with Models, Initial Fear and How to Overcome it, Utility of Debating Societies, Thought and Emotion, Language, Imagination, Voice and Gesture, Confidence, The... Lire la suite

Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War is a riveting anthology that explores the resilient spirits, daring exploits, and harrowing journeys of individuals during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. The collection... Lire la suite

Practical advice, first published around 1900. "The author of this manual has at various intervals prepared several treatises relating to the art of speech. Their wide circulation is an indication of the demand for works upon this subject. They were... Lire la suite

pubOne.info present you this wonderfully illustrated edition. The expedition, in the daring of its conception, had the wildness of a romance; while in the gigantic and overwhelming results it sought and was likely to accomplish, it was absolutely... Lire la suite

4 works of William Pittenger
Union Army soldier during the American Civil War (1840-1904) This ebook presents a collection of 4 works of William Pittenger. A dynamic table of contents allows you to jump directly to the work selected. Table of... Lire la suite

e-artnow presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of... Lire la suite

This is a firsthand account of the 1862 attempt by a small group of Union soldiers to infiltrate and destroy Southern rail lines, and their subsequent time as prisoners of war. From the preface: “Myself and comrades are greatly indebted to the... Lire la suite

How to Become a Public Speaker is a great book on public speaking first published in 1903.

William Pittenger was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He was one of the first recipients of the Medal of Honor. He is the author of Daring and Suffering, a History of the Great Railroad Adventurers (Philadelphia, 1863; enlarged... Lire la suite

William Pittenger was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He was one of the first recipients of the Medal of Honor. He is the author of Daring and Suffering, a History of the Great Railroad Adventurers (Philadelphia, 1863; enlarged... Lire la suite

In "Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It," William Pittenger offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of spontaneous oratory. The book is meticulously structured, blending practical exercises with theoretical insights, making it... Lire la suite

There is a widespread opinion that all study of the mode of oratory is unmanly, and leads to the substitution of artifice and adornment for simplicity and power. "Let a man have something important to say," it is argued, "and he need not waste his... Lire la suite

There is a widespread opinion that all study of the mode of oratory is unmanly, and leads to the substitution of artifice and adornment for simplicity and power. "Let a man have something important to say," it is argued, "and he need not waste his... Lire la suite

In "How to Become a Public Speaker," William Pittenger delivers a comprehensive guide that melds practical techniques with an insightful exploration of the art of oratory. The book is characterized by its approachable language and structured... Lire la suite