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Lifetime: 1833 - 1899 Passed: ≈ 125 years ago

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Robert G. Ingersoll

Books by Robert G. Ingersoll

Selected Interviews with Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 1 Cover image

Selected Interviews with Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 1

History Philosophy Non-Fiction Speech Religion Biography
19th century Religion Women's Rights Justice Reason Skepticism Christianity Liberty Atheism Bible Secularism Abolition Humanism Oratory Freethought

This book compiles 30 published interviews with Robert G. Ingersoll, a prominent 19th-century American lawyer, orator, and advocate for freethought. Known for his sharp wit and passionate arguments, Ingersoll addressed a wide range of topics, includ...

Selected Interviews with Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 2 Cover image

Selected Interviews with Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 2

Philosophy Non-Fiction Religion
Debate Religion Literature Skepticism Christianity Science Philosophy Humanism Oratory Freethought

This book is a collection of 30 interviews with Robert G. Ingersoll, a controversial lecturer and famous orator of the mid 1800s. Ingersoll was a staunch advocate for freethought, humanism, and the separation of church and state. He was also a vocal...

Eulogies Cover image

Eulogies

History Non-Fiction Speech Biography
19th century History Death Life Humanity Memory social commentary American History Eulogy Agnostic Tributes Funeral

This collection of eulogies by Robert G. Ingersoll, known as 'The Great Agnostic,' is a profound exploration of life, death, and memory. It provides insightful reflections on the individuals Ingersoll admired, including prominent figures from variou...

Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 10 - Legal Cover image

Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 10 - Legal

History Non-Fiction Drama
Government Corruption Tact Oratory Courtroom drama Defense Attorney Fairness Legal Arguments Star Route Trials Post Office Corruption Forensic Power Summation

This volume presents Ingersoll's opening and closing arguments in the infamous Star Route Trials, which exposed widespread corruption in the U.S. Post Office system. Ingersoll, lead counsel for the defense, displayed his exceptional legal acumen, ora...

Ingersoll on SHAKESPEARE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 1 Cover image

Ingersoll on SHAKESPEARE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 1

Philosophy Speech Biography
Inspiration Philosophy Walt Whitman Abraham Lincoln Famous people Holy Bible Robert Burns Oratory Voltaire Great Infidels Science or Superstition

This book is a collection of lectures by famous orator Robert G. Ingersoll, delivered in the late 19th century. Ingersoll was a contemporary of Mark Twain and General Grant and is known for his powerful and eloquent speeches. This book covers diverse...

Ingersoll on ABRAHAM LINCOLN, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 3 Cover image

Ingersoll on ABRAHAM LINCOLN, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 3

History Non-Fiction Speech Essays Biography
Politics Biography Civil War Speeches American History Leadership Legacy Influence Lincoln Ideas Oratory Greatness

This book presents a lecture by Robert G. Ingersoll, a renowned orator and contemporary of Mark Twain and General Grant, on the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Ingersoll explores Lincoln's character, his contributions to American history, and hi...

Ingersoll on THOMAS PAINE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 1, Lecture 3 Cover image

Ingersoll on THOMAS PAINE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 1, Lecture 3

History Non-Fiction Speech Biography
History Revolution Religion Biography Science Lectures Infidelity Superstition American History Philosophy Famous people Oratory

This book presents a collection of lectures delivered by Robert G. Ingersoll, a renowned orator of the 19th century. These lectures focus on the life and works of Thomas Paine, a prominent figure in the American Revolution and a controversial thinker...

Ingersoll on VOLTAIRE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 4 Cover image

Ingersoll on VOLTAIRE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 4

History Philosophy Non-Fiction Speech Essays Biography
Biography Society Criticism Philosophy Celebrity Genius

This book is a collection of lectures given by Robert G. Ingersoll on various famous people, including Voltaire. Ingersoll was a famous orator and personal friend of Mark Twain and General Grant. In these lectures, Ingersoll discusses the lives and w...

Ingersoll on WALT WHITMAN, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 5 Cover image

Ingersoll on WALT WHITMAN, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 5

Philosophy Speech Biography
History Biography Literature Culture Speeches Philosophy Famous people Public Speaking Genius Arts Ideas Oratory

In this lecture, Robert G. Ingersoll explores the life and work of the American poet Walt Whitman. Ingersoll argues that Whitman was a great and original genius, and that his poetry is a celebration of the beauty and diversity of the world. He also d...

Ingersoll on HUMBOLDT, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 1, Lecture 2 Cover image

Ingersoll on HUMBOLDT, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 1, Lecture 2

History Philosophy Non-Fiction Speech Biography
History Enlightenment Nature Biography Exploration Science Humanity Philosophy Genius Intellectual Oratory Humboldt

This lecture, delivered by the renowned orator Robert G. Ingersoll, delves into the life and accomplishments of Alexander von Humboldt, a prominent German naturalist, explorer, and polymath. Ingersoll highlights Humboldt's groundbreaking contribution...

Ingersoll on THE GREAT INFIDELS, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lectures Cover image

Ingersoll on THE GREAT INFIDELS, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lectures

Philosophy Non-Fiction Religion
Religion Skepticism Lectures Infidelity Secularism Philosophy Historical Figures Public Speaking Freethought Robert Ingersoll Great Thinkers

In this volume of lectures, Robert Ingersoll, one of the most famous orators of his day, presents his thoughts on some of the most influential figures in history, including Shakespeare, Voltaire, and Abraham Lincoln. Ingersoll also delivers an inspir...

Ingersoll on ERNEST RENAN from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 11, Lecture 12 Cover image

Ingersoll on ERNEST RENAN from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 11, Lecture 12

Philosophy Non-Fiction Speech Essays Religion Biography Science
History Religion Biography Literature Culture Art Science Music Lectures Philosophy Genius Oratory

This book is a collection of lectures by Robert G. Ingersoll on famous people, including Ernest Renan. Ingersoll was one of the most famous orators of his day, and his lectures are full of wit, wisdom, and passion. He was a contemporary and personal...

Ingersoll on The HOLY BIBLE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 9 Cover image

Ingersoll on The HOLY BIBLE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 9

Philosophy Non-Fiction Speech Essays Religion
Morality Truth Religion Skepticism Christianity Humanity Atheism Ethics Bible Criticism Hypocrisy Freethought

Robert G. Ingersoll, known as 'the greatest infidel' of the 19th century, delivers a powerful and controversial lecture challenging the authority and validity of the Bible. Steeped in religion as a child by his Baptist preacher father, Ingersoll, thr...

Ingersoll on WHICH WAY, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 8 Cover image

Ingersoll on WHICH WAY, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 8

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays Religion
Morality Religion Death Theology Reason Life Science Humanity Naturalism Universe Philosophy Supernaturalism

This book is a collection of lectures by Robert G. Ingersoll, a famous American orator and freethinker. In these lectures, Ingersoll discusses a variety of philosophical topics, including the conflict between the natural and the supernatural, the rol...

Ingersoll on ROBERT BURNS, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 2 Cover image

Ingersoll on ROBERT BURNS, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 2

Poetry Non-Fiction Speech Essays Biography
Literature Poetry social commentary Folklore 18th century Scotland Lyricist Political commentary Romantic Era Scots Language National Poet Scottish Culture

This book presents a unique duet, combining the written works of two renowned figures: Robert G. Ingersoll, a renowned American orator and writer, and Robert Burns, the iconic Scottish poet. Michele Fry reads Ingersoll's essay on Burns, offering insi...

Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 12 - Tributes Cover image

Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 12 - Tributes

Non-Fiction Speech Essays Biography
19th century Biography Literature Culture Speeches social commentary American History Humanism Celebrities Oratory Tributes Eulogies

This volume, 'Tributes by Robert G. Ingersoll,' comprises a collection of speeches and essays delivered by the famed orator and lawyer Robert G. Ingersoll in honor of various prominent figures of his era. Ingersoll's eloquent and insightful tributes...