How to Speak in Public; or, The Art of Extempore Oratory. A valuable manual for those who desire to become ready off-hand speakers; containing clear directions how to arrange ideas logically and quickly, including illustrations, by the analysis of speeches delivered by some of the greatest orators, exemplifying the importance of correct emphasis, clearness of articulation, and appropriate gesture. Paper covers
25 cts.
Live and Learn. A guide for all those who to speak and write correctly; particularly intended as a Book of Reference for the solution of difficulties connected with Grammar, Composition, Punctuation, &c., &c., containing examples of 1,000 mistakes of daily occurrence in speaking, writing and pronunciation. Paper, 16mo., 216 pages
30 cts.
The Art of Dressing Well. By Miss S. A. Frost. This book is designed for ladies and gentlemen who desire to make a favorable impression upon society.
Paper covers 30 cts.
Bound in boards, cloth back 50 cts.
Thimm’s French Self-Taught. A new system, on the most simple principles, for Universal Self-Tuition, with English pronunciation of every word. By this system the acquirement of the French Language is rendered less laborious and more thorough than by any of the old methods. By Franz Thimm
25 cts.
Thimm’s German Self-Taught. Uniform with “French Self-Taught,” and arranged in accordance with the same principles of thoroughness and simplicity. By Franz Thimm
25 cts.
Thimm’s Spanish Self-Taught. A book of self-instruction in the Spanish Language, arranged according to the same method as the “French” and “German,” by the same author, and uniform with them in size. By Franz Thimm
25 cts.
Thimm’s Italian Self-Taught. Uniform in style and size with the three foregoing books. By Franz Thimm
25 cts.
Martine’s Sensible Letter-Writer. Being a comprehensive and complete Guide and Assistant for those who desire to carry on Epistolary Correspondence; containing a large collection of model letters on the simplest matters of life, adapted to all ages and conditions—
EMBRACING,
- Business Letters;
- Applications for Employment, with Letters of Recommendation and Answers to Advertisements;
- Letters between Parents and Children;
- Letters of Friendly Counsel and Remonstrance;
- Letters soliciting Advice, Assistance and Friendly Favors;
- Letters of Courtesy, Friendship and Affection;
- Letters of Condolence and Sympathy;
- A Choice Collection of Love-Letters, for Every Situation in a Courtship;
- Notes of Ceremony, Familiar Invitations, etc., together with Notes of Acceptance and Regret.