"Stumping," which involves delivering political speeches to support a candidate, cause, or campaign, has existed since before the 1800s, often depicted as speeches made from the base of a tree. In his captivating book, On the Stump, Sean Scalmer presents the transnational history of the "stump speech." He explores the evolution and changes in campaign oratory and examines how national elections, public life, and culture have been influenced by debate over the last century. |
