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._

"The work has been very carefully and well compiled from a large
number of our best works on the subject of elocution. It contains
many admirable suggestions for those who are interested in becoming
better speakers. As a general text for use in teaching public
speaking, it may be used with great success."

_John W. Wetzel_, Instructor in Public Speaking, Yale University,
New Haven, Conn.