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THE CELEBRATED JULIUS CÆSAR DEBATE.
THE DEBATER'S HANDBOOK.
including a Debate on the Character of Julius Cæsar, adapted for J. Sheridan Knowles, author of "The Hunchback," "William Tell," and other famous plays, designed for practical Exercises in Declamation, and as a Model for Debating Clubs; also for Classes in Public and Private Schools, with directions for forming and conducting debating clubs and societies, rules of debate, list of subjects and references, etc.
Cloth, 50 cents. Boards, 50 cents. Paper, 30 cents.
The contents of this volume, beside the celebrated Debate, contains "Rules for Debate," with directions and suggestions, 100 selected questions for debate, with reference lists, etc. Of the "Julius Cæsar" Debate it has been said, "It is doubtful whether the English language can furnish any matter more appropriate for the application of the principles of elocution, or better adapted to use as a practical exercise in declamation."
"The author well deserved the statue which stands in front of the Massachusetts State House."