Part 16
Tradition relates of it wonderful tales. Its handle of leather was buff. Though shorn of its glory, e'en now it exhales An odor of hymn-books and snuff. Its primeval grace, if you like, you can trace: 'Twas limned for the future to scan, Just under a smiling gold-spectacled face, My grandmother's turkey-tail fan.
_HOW TO ENJOY THE ECSTASY THAT ACCOMPANIES SUCCESSFUL SPEAKING_
Before An Audience
OR
The Use of the Will in Public Speaking
By NATHAN SHEPPARD
_Talks to the Students of the University of St. Andrew and the University of Aberdeen_
This is not a book on elocution, but it deals in a practical common-sense way with the requirements and constituents of effective public speaking.
CAPITAL, FAMILIAR, AND RACY
"I shall recommend it to our three schools of elocution. It is capital, familiar, racy, and profoundly philosophical."--_Joseph T. Duryea, D.D._
REPLETE WITH PRACTICAL SENSE
"It is replete with practical sense and sound suggestions, and I should like to have it talked into the students by the author."--_Prof. J.H. Gilmore_, Rochester University.
"KNOCKS TO FLINDERS" OLD THEORIES
"The author knocks to flinders the theories of elocutionist, and opposes all their rules with one simple counsel--'Wake up your will.'"--_The New York Evangelist._
TO REACH, MOVE, AND INFLUENCE MEN
"He does not teach elocution, but the art of public speaking.... Gives suggestions that will enable one to reach and move and influence men."--_The Pittsburg Chronicle._
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_FORCEFUL SPEAKING BY NEW METHODS_
THE ESSENTIALS OF ELOCUTION
_Revised, Enlarged, New Matter_
By ALFRED AYRES
_Author of "The Orthoepist," "The Verbalist," etc., etc._
A unique and valuable guide on the art of speaking the language so as to make the thought it expresses clear and impressive. It is a departure from the old and conventional methods which have tended so often to make mere automatons on the platform or stage instead of animated souls.
_HIGHLY PRAISED BY AUTHORITIES_
"It is worth more than all the ponderous philosophies on the subject."--_The Lutheran Observer._
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"An unpretentious but really meritorious volume."--_Dramatic Review._
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HOW TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC
_A Most Suggestive and Practical Self-Instructor_
By GRENVILLE KLEISER
Author of "Power and Personality in Speaking," etc.
This new book is a complete elocutionary manual comprizing numerous exercises for developing the speaking voice, deep breathing, pronunciation, vocal expression, and gesture; also selections for practise from masterpieces of ancient and modern eloquence. It is intended for students, teachers, business men, lawyers, clergymen, politicians, clubs, debating societies, and, in fact, every one interested in the art of public speaking.
_OUTLINE OF CONTENTS_
Mechanics of Elocution Previous Preparation Mental Aspects Physical Preparation Public Speaking Mental Preparation Selections for Practise Moral Preparation Preparation of Speech
"Many useful suggestions in it."--_Hon. Joseph H. Choate_, New York.
"It is admirable and practical instruction in the technic of speaking, and I congratulate you upon your thorough work."--_Hon. Albert J. Beveridge._
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HOW TO DEVELOP
Power and Personality
IN SPEAKING
By GRENVILLE KLEISER
Author of "How to Speak in Public." Introduction by Lewis O. Brastow, D.D., _Professor Emeritus, Yale Divinity School_
This new book gives practical suggestions and exercises for Developing Power and Personality in Speaking. It has many selections for practise.
POWER.--Power of Voice--Power of Gesture--Power of Vocabulary--Power of Imagination--Power of English Style--Power of Illustration--Power of Memory--Power of Extempore Speech--Power of Conversation--Power of Silence--Power of a Whisper--Power of the Eye.
PERSONALITY.--More Personality for the Lawyer--The Salesman--The Preacher--The Politician--The Physician--The Congressman--The Alert Citizen.
"I give it my hearty commendation. It should take its place upon the library shelves of every public speaker; be read carefully, consulted frequently, and held as worthy of faithful obedience. For lack of the useful hints that here abound, many men murder the truth by their method of presenting it."--S. PARKES CADMAN, D.D., Brooklyn, N.Y.
"It is a book of value. The selections are fine. It is an excellent book for college students."--WM. P. FRYE, _President pro tem. of the United States Senate._
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How to Develop
Self-Confidence
in Speech and Manner
By GRENVILLE KLEISER
_Author of "How to Speak in Public"; "How to Develop Power and Personality in Speaking," etc._
The purpose of this book is to inspire in men lofty ideals. It is particularly for those who daily defraud themselves because of doubt, fearthought, and foolish timidity.
Thousands of persons are held in physical and mental bondage, owing to lack of self-confidence. Distrusting themselves, they live a life of limited effort, and at last pass on without having realized more than a small part of their rich possessions. It is believed that this book will be of substantial service to those who wish to rise above mediocrity, and who feel within them something of their divine inheritance. It is commended with confidence to every ambitious man.
_CONTENTS_
Preliminary Steps--Building the Will--The Cure of Self-Consciousness--The Power of Right Thinking--Sources of Inspiration--Concentration--Physical Basis--Finding Yourself--General Habits--The Man and the Manner--The Discouraged Man--Daily Steps in Self-Culture--Imagination and Initiative--Positive and Negative Thought--The Speaking Voice--Confidence in Business--Confidence in Society--Confidence in Public Speaking--Toward the Heights--Memory Passages that Build Confidence.
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How to
ARGUE AND WIN
IN CONVERSATION, IN SALESMANSHIP, IN COMMITTEE-MEETINGS, IN JURY CASES, IN THE PULPIT, ON THE ROSTRUM, IN DEBATING SOCIETIES.
By GRENVILLE KLEISER
_Author of "How to Speak in Public," etc._
In this book will be found definite suggestions for training the mind in accurate thinking and in the power of clear and effective statement. It is the outcome of many years of experience in teaching men "to think on their feet." The aim throughout is practical, and the ultimate end is a knowledge of successful argumentation.
CONTENTS
Introductory--Truth and Facts--Clearness and Conciseness--The Use of Words--The Syllogism--Faults--Personality--The Lawyer--The Business Man--The Preacher--The Salesman--The Public Speaker--Brief-Drawing--The Discipline of Debate--Tact--Cause and Effect--Reading Habits--Questions for Solution--Specimens of Argumentation--Golden Rules in Argumentation.
Note for Law Lecture _Abraham Lincoln_ Of Truth _Francis Bacon_ Of Practise and Habits _John Locke_ Improving the Memory _Isaac Watts_
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How to Read and Declaim
A COURSE OF INSTRUCTION IN READING AND DECLAMATION HAVING AS ITS PRIME OBJECT THE CULTIVATION OF TASTE AND REFINEMENT
By GRENVILLE KLEISER
_Formerly Instructor in Public Speaking at Yale Divinity School; Author of "How to Speak in Public," etc._
This eminently practical book is divided into five parts:
PART ONE--Preparatory Course: Twenty Lessons on Naturalness, Distinctness, Vivacity, Confidence, Simplicity, Deliberateness, and kindred topics.
PART TWO--Advance Course: Twenty Lessons on Thought Values, Thought Directions, Persuasion, Power, Climax, etc., etc.
PART THREE--Articulation and Pronunciation.
PART FOUR--Gesture and Facial Expression.
PART FIVE--The most up-to-date and popular prose and poetic selections anywhere to be found.
It is a book to beget intelligent reading, so as to develop in the student mental alertness, poise, and self-confidence.
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"_The Laugh Trust--Their Book_"
HUMOROUS HITS AND HOW TO HOLD AN AUDIENCE
By GRENVILLE KLEISER
_Author of "How to Speak in Public," etc._
A new collection of successful recitations, sketches, stories, poems, monologues. The favorite numbers of favorite authors and entertainers. The book also contains practical advice on the delivery of the selections. The latest and best book for family reading, for teachers, elocutionists, orators, after-dinner speakers, and actors.
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SPEECHES OF
William Jennings Bryan
_Revised and Arranged by Himself_
In Five Uniform Volumes, Thin 12mo, Ornamented Boards--Dainty Style
_Following Are the Titles:_
THE PEOPLE'S LAW--A discussion of State Constitutions and what they should contain. THE PRICE OF A SOUL THE VALUE OF AN IDEAL THE PRINCE OF PEACE MAN
Reprinted in this form from Volume II of Mr. Bryan's Speeches. Each of these four addresses has been delivered before many large audiences.
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_Two Other Notable Speeches_
THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES; to which is added FAITH. The most important address by Mr. Bryan since his two volumes of "Selected Speeches" were compiled, with one of the best of those added.
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_THE ORIGIN AND GROWTH OF THE LANGUAGE AND ITS LITERATURE_
Essentials of English Speech and Literature
By FRANK H. VIZETELLY, Litt.D., LL.D.
_Managing Editor of the Funk & Wagnalls New Standard Dictionary; Author of "A Desk-Book of Errors in English," etc._
A record, in concise and interesting style, of the Origin, Growth, Development, and Mutations of the English language. It treats of Literature and its Elements; of the Dictionary as a Text-Book, and its Functions; of Grammar, Phonetics, Pronunciation, and Reading; of the Bible as a model of pure English; of Writing for Publication and of Individuality in Writing; also of the Corruption of English Speech.
An Appendix of the principal Authors and their works, and a Selection of a Hundred Best Books is included.
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