<p>Delving into the persuasive power of the spoken word, *Getting at the Inner Man, and, Fifty Years on the Lecture Platform* unveils a transformative journey through fifty years of public lectures. The anthology beautifully weaves varying literary styles, encapsulating speeches that range from earnest exhortations to nuanced rhetorical eloquence. This collection reveals how each lecture serves as both a mirror and a guiding light, reflecting soc...