Power, John O’Connor. Making of an orator. **$1.35. Putnam.
In his suggestions to young orators. Mr. Power emphasizes the value of individuality. While obeying certain structural principles he advises the student to encourage his natural freedom of speech and to learn that rhetoric “was designed as an aid to speakers and writers, and not as a means of bettering their natural ability.”
“The book has many valuable suggestions, and will repay all who are ambitious to excel in any branch of oratory.”
+ Cath. World. 84: 416. D. ’06. 140w.
“It contains a number of excellent hints and suggestions to the public speaker of any sort, conceived and presented in a simple and unpretentious fashion.”
+ Ind. 61: 252. Ag. 2, ’06. 50w.
“This book is undoubtedly interesting and valuable; yet it is not entirely obvious who will most appreciate its interest and value.”
+ – Nation. 83: 210. S. 6, ’06. 670w.
“A book that is not only useful, but entertaining.”