C. T. Gordon was especially well-known for his oratory skills, made possible by a superb delivery style, creative and clear word pictures, command of the language with well-established classical allusions. He left no doubt as to his mental capacity as he entertained crowds with speeches of grandeur and brilliance. His manner suggested that he delighted in delivering the speech as much as he did in writing it. The crowds thrilled to his style and good humor, sharing in what few could equal: eloquence and intelligence.
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| C.T. Gordon Home is in the background, the original House on Harrison Street |
Included in
The House on Harrison Street is a portion of one of Professor Charles T. Gordon's speeches entitled
"The Flower Parade." The document was discovered during research at the Ouachita County Historical Society, saved inside one of Mrs. Sifford's scrapbooks. I can hear his delivery, just by the placement and choice of words. Though I never knew him, nor did my mother know him, I've always admired his character and his incredible intelligence.
The portion that was published in
The Camden News transports the reader to a time when lofty principles and classical allusion were praised and appreciated.
The House on Harrison Street will be available at the Camden Daffodil Festival on Saturday, March 12, 2016. The announcement as to where my booth will be located will be made soon. The cost of the 8 x 10 size paperback of is $20. The 208 page saga contains a full bibliography, end notes by chapter, and an index. A CD to accompany the book will be available. It contains more pictures and documents. Cost of the CD is $10.
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