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 friend of Mark Twain and General Grant. In this lecture, Ingersoll discusses Renan's life and work, and he praises Renan for his courage, his intellect, and his dedication to truth. Ingersoll argues that Renan was one of the greatest minds of his time, and that his work will continue to inspire people for generations to come.