The Modern American Speaker for School and College Students, Lawyers, Preachers, Teachers and all Interested in the art of Public Speaking

The Modern American Speaker, first published in 1901, is a comprehensive guide to the art of public speaking, designed for students, lawyers, preachers, teachers, and anyone interested in improving their oratorical skills. Authored by Edwin Du Bois Shurter, this book offers practical instruction and insightful advice on effective communication. It covers essential techniques for crafting compelling speeches, mastering delivery, and engaging audiences. This vintage manual provides timeless wisdom on rhetoric, elocution, and persuasive speaking, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their public speaking abilities. Discover the principles that shaped early 20th-century oratory and learn how to apply them to modern contexts. Whether you are preparing for a school presentation, a legal argument, a sermon, or simply wish to become a more confident and articulate speaker, 'The Modern American Speaker' offers enduring guidance and inspiration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.