Description
1968 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
“The Secular Saint” by Allan R. Brockway is a captivating biographical account of the life and work of Robert Green Ingersoll, one of the most influential and controversial figures of the 19th century. Ingersoll, a renowned orator, lawyer, and political leader, was known for his staunch advocacy of freethought, secularism, and agnosticism, which earned him both ardent admirers and fierce critics. This 1968 edition offers a rare glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of late 19th century America, where debates over religion, science, and reason raged with fervor. Brockway’s meticulously researched narrative not only illuminates Ingersoll’s remarkable life but also provides invaluable insights into the era’s pivotal ideological clashes, making it a must-read for collectors and enthusiasts of American history, philosophy, and the ongoing discourse on the intersection of faith and reason.
