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The book ""Robert G. Ingersoll, General William T. Sherman, Chauncey M. Depew: Their Speeches At The Robson And Crane Banquet, New York City, November, 1887 (1887)"" is a compilation of speeches given by three prominent figures in American history at a banquet held in New York City in November of 1887. The first speaker, Robert G. Ingersoll, was a notable orator and political figure known for his advocacy of secularism and individual rights. His speech focused on the importance of free speech and the dangers of censorship. The second speaker, General William T. Sherman, was a Civil War hero and military leader who played a pivotal role in the Union victory. His speech reflected on his experiences in the war and the importance of national unity. The third speaker, Chauncey M. Depew, was a prominent lawyer, businessman, and politician who served as a U.S. senator from New York. His speech focused on the role of education in society and the importance of intellectual curiosity. The book offers a unique window into the intellectual and cultural climate of late 19th century America, and the speeches themselves are considered important historical documents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.