New Century Speaker and Writer: Being a Standard Work on Composition and Oratory

A comprehensive manual for students and speakers that teaches principles of composition, sentence construction, punctuation, style, and provides exercises, synonyms, and hundreds of composition topics; it pairs model compositions and recommended readings with guidance on vocal technique, gestures, and staged recitations, including annotated readings with suggested emphasis and musical accompaniments; it also supplies programmes for holidays and public entertainments, dialogues and tableaux for community use, and practical materials for organizing lyceums and debates, making it a self-directed resource for improving writing and public speaking.