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Few men ever enjoyed a wider experience or achieved a higher reputation in public speaking than Mr. Beecher. What he had to say on this subjec͡t was born of experience, and his own inimitable style was at once both statement and illuﬆration of his theme. This volume is a unique and maﬆerly treatise on the fundamental principles of true oratory.

Some people are accused of talking too much. But no one is ever taken to task for talking too well. Of all the accomplishments of modern society, that of being an agreeable conversationaliﬆ holds firﬆ place. Nothing is more delightful or valuable. To suggeﬆ what to say, juﬆ how and when to say it, is the general aim of this work, and it succeeds moﬆ admirably in its purpose.

The ability to read aloud well, whether at the fireside or on the public platform, is a fine art. The direc͡tions and suggeﬆions contained in this work of ﬆandard authority will go far toward the attainment of this charming accomplishment. The work is especially recommended to teachers and others intereﬆed in the inﬆruction of public school pupils.