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Enjoy listening to some of The Great Agnostic's fiery articles, speeches and introductory remarks at a variety of banquets, expositions (like the World's Fair), and celebrations in late 1800's America. The controversial Col. Ingersoll was one of the most sought after Toastmasters and speakers in his day, filling great lecture halls before, during, and after the Civil war, amassing 12 volumes of collected written material. Volume 12 are the collected papers that didn't fit into the previous 11 volumes, and were on some occasions not edited by himself. Ingersoll, son of an itinerant Baptist ...

Col. Ingersoll, a renowned trial lawyer and known as "the Great Agnostic", was one of the most sought after Toastmasters of his day, invited to many banquets, parties and gravesides of famous persons, filling huge lecture halls before, during, and after the Civil war, amassing 12 volumes of collected essays and speeches he gave on the lecture circuit. Volume 12 houses the collected papers that didn't fit into the previous 11 volumes, including these tributes to celebrities of his era, to Benjamin W. Parker, Henry Ward Beecher, Walt Whitman, Anton Seidl, and many others. These tributes were not...

Lecture given in response to criticism of his earlier lecture, "Superstition."

Col. Ingersoll begins his famous lecture on SHAKESPEARE as follows: "It is hard to overstate the debt we owe to the men and women of genius. Take from our world what they have given, and all the niches would be empty, all the walls naked—meaning and connection would fall from words of poetry and fiction, music would go back to common air, and all the forms of subtle and enchanting Art would lose proportion and become the unmeaning waste and shattered spoil of thoughtless Chance." One of the most famous orators of his day, a contemporary and personal friend of Mark Twain and General Grant, ...

This is a duet by Michele Fry, reading Ingersoll's essay, and Kay Williams, an authentic Scotsman, reading Burns' poetry. Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796), also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, the National Bard, Bard of Ayrshire, the Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets,[nb 1] was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language, although much of his writing is in a "light Scots dialect" of English, accessible to an audience ...

Col. Ingersoll begins his lectures on famous people as follows: "It is hard to overstate the debt we owe to the men and women of genius. Take from our world what they have given, and all the niches would be empty, all the walls naked—meaning and connection would fall from words of poetry and fiction, music would go back to common air, and all the forms of subtle and enchanting Art would lose proportion and become the unmeaning waste and shattered spoil of thoughtless Chance." One of the most famous orators of his day, a contemporary and personal friend of Mark Twain and General Grant, ...

Col. Ingersoll begins his lectures on famous people as follows: "It is hard to overstate the debt we owe to the men and women of genius. Take from our world what they have given, and all the niches would be empty, all the walls naked—meaning and connection would fall from words of poetry and fiction, music would go back to common air, and all the forms of subtle and enchanting Art would lose proportion and become the unmeaning waste and shattered spoil of thoughtless Chance." One of the most famous orators of his day, a contemporary and personal friend of Mark Twain and General Grant, ...

Col. Ingersoll begins his lectures on famous people as follows: "It is hard to overstate the debt we owe to the men and women of genius. Take from our world what they have given, and all the niches would be empty, all the walls naked—meaning and connection would fall from words of poetry and fiction, music would go back to common air, and all the forms of subtle and enchanting Art would lose proportion and become the unmeaning waste and shattered spoil of thoughtless Chance." One of the most famous orators of his day, a contemporary and personal friend of Mark Twain and General Grant, ...

Ingersoll is known as "the greatest infidel" of the 19th century. Steeped in religion as a child by his Baptist preacher father, he eventually came to rail against the hypocricy, judgment, hatred and fear he observed in his fellow Christians, and their attempt to restrict free thought and human liberty. He begins this lecture: SOMEBODY ought to tell the truth about the Bible. The preachers dare not, because they would be driven from their pulpits. Professors in colleges dare not, because they would lose their salaries. Politicians dare not. They would be defeated. Editors dare not. They would ...

Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, one of the greatest orators of the mid-19th century, was a highly sought after lecturer/toastmaster who sold out every hall he engaged throughout America. He was an ardent abolitionist, agnostic, humanist, humanitarian, supporter of the arts, and woman's rights, and member of the Unitarian Church, who railed against the absurdities of the Bible and cruelties of Christianity, praised technology, inventors, authors and great statemen for their contributions to the uplift of mankind. Mark Twain, a contemporary of Ingersoll, reported that no one could stir up a crowd like...

A controversial lecturer and famous orator of the mid 1800's, Ingersoll railed against the absurdities of the Bible and cruelties of orthodox Christianity, tirelessly supported the arts, education, science, women’s rights, abolition, home, family, children, and human liberty, whose creed was: “Happiness is the only good, Reason the only torch, Justice the only worship, Humanity the only religion, and Love the only priest.” He was often attacked from the pulpit and in the press. Here are 30 more published interviews (from among hundreds), in which Ingersoll spoke extemporaneously, ...

Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, one of historys most gifted orators, passionately reflects on the profound influence of genius in our lives. He opens his lectures with a poignant reminder of the invaluable contributions of extraordinary individuals It is hard to overstate the debt we owe to the men and women of genius. Imagine a world stripped of their art; poetry, music, and creativity reduced to mere noise. In this compelling lecture, part of a series honoring luminaries like Shakespeare, Abraham Lincoln, and Voltaire, Ingersoll invites us to appreciate the profound impact of these figures. Join ...

Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, one of the most eloquent orators of his time and a personal friend of Mark Twain and General Grant, begins his exploration of influential figures with a powerful tribute to genius. He asserts, It is hard to overstate the debt we owe to the men and women of genius. In this compelling lecture, Ingersoll delves into the lives of iconic personalities such as Shakespeare, Robert Burns, Abraham Lincoln, Voltaire, and Walt Whitman. He also presents thought-provoking discussions on topics like The Great Infidels, Which Way? (Science or Superstition), and About the Holy Bible....

Dive into the captivating world of courtroom drama with this collection of Robert G. Ingersolls Opening and Closing arguments from his most notable trials, including the infamous Star Route Trials. Over two years, these trials unveiled deep-seated corruption within the U.S. Post Office system during its westward expansion, with Ingersoll serving as the lead defense counsel. This volume offers a meticulous compilation of his brilliant legal strategies and oratory prowess, showcasing his remarkable memory, logical reasoning, and unmatched ability to engage the courtroom. His reputation for ...

Discover the second volume of captivating lectures from the renowned orator of the 19th century, Col. R.G. Ingersoll. A passionate advocate for human dignity and a fierce critic of organized religion, Ingersolls insights and eloquence continue to resonate today. (Summary by Ted Delorme)

In this essay, Ingersoll describes his religious education and the process of his arrival at the belief that agnosticism is the most reasonable world view.

Discover the greatest freethought orator in American history and his unflinching critique of Old Testament religion. Robert G. Ingersoll, also known as the "Great Agnostic," captivated audiences like no other public speaker of his time.

Abraham Lincoln was probably the most iconic world leader of recent centuries and also one of the most researched. It is estimated that over 15,000 books have been written about him - significantly more than have been composed about more recent dominant figures of world history like Churchill and Hitler.

Step into the world of Robert G. Ingersoll, a dynamic lecturer, gifted lawyer, and one of the most celebrated orators of the mid to late 1800s. Known for his bold critiques of biblical absurdities and the harsh doctrines of Christianity, particularly the chilling concept of eternal damnation, Ingersoll championed the arts, education, science, womens rights, abolition, and the principles of home, family, children, and human liberty. As a prominent figure in the Freethought movement, he famously declared Happiness is the only good, Reason the only torch, Justice the only worship, Humanity the ...

Immerse yourself in the words of Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland, and the analysis of Ingersoll, as delivered by the compelling voices of Michele Fry and Kay Williams. Experience Burns poetry through the authentic Scottish accent of Kay Williams, and discover Ingersolls insightful essay as told by Michele Fry. Burns, often referred to as Rabbie Burns, the National Bard, or the Ploughman Poet, is renowned for his contributions in Scots and English language. His poignant political and civil commentary is particularly noticeable in his English writings. Join us as we delve into the ...