The work comprises, in a clear, concise form, directions for strengthening and improving the voice, overcoming constitutional difficulties, and repairing the abnormal conditions in the organs of articulation as far as they can be remedied. The work contains many illustrations, with full directions for vocal culture and how gestures may become graceful. It contains, for practice, some of the most popular selections, including the best from Dickens, Henry Clay, Pope, and Bancroft, with Poe's "Raven" and the "Bells;" also, "Sheridan's Ride." The chapter devoted to rules of order for public meetings constitutes a Chairman's Guide, and with a list of debatable subjects, would be considered worth the price of the book by many young men and members of debating societies. Let every young man—and woman, too—prepare themselves for speaking in public when occasion may demand it.
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All who desire to read and speak well, will find this book an excellent guide.—New England Journal of Education.
Any one who desires to improve his voice, should get a copy of this new work. It is a safe guide for the use of all who aim to become good readers and speakers.—New York Weekly.
The work aims at a scientific and thorough treatment of the subject.—Daily Graphic.
This book supplies the greatest want of young persons entering on their oratorical career.—Rural New Yorker.
An excellent guide for those desiring to become good readers or public speakers, for strengthening and improving the voice.—Publishers' Weekly.
A very useful treatise, practical in treatment, and popular in form.—Christian Intelligencer.
It will be an aid to teachers.—National Teachers' Monthly.
It will be found a plain and intelligible guide in theory and practice, to any who desire to improve or excel, and must rely mainly on self-education.—Christian Instructor, and West. United Pres.