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Sheridan's and Henderson's practical method of reading and reciting English poetry, elucidated by a variety of examples taken from some of our most popular poets, and the Manner Pointed out in which they were Read or Recited by the Above Gentlemen: Intended for the Improvement of Youth, and as a Necessary Introduction to Dr. Enfield's Speaker. Dedicated to Morris Robinson, Esquire.
Date: 1796- Books
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A discourse delivered in the Theatre at Oxford, in the senate-house at Cambridge, and at Spring-Garden in London. By Thomas Sheridan, M.A. Being introductory to his course of lectures on elocution and the English language.
Sheridan, Thomas, 1719-1788.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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Principles of elocution, and suitable exercises; or, elegant extracts, in prose and verse. Compehending Numerous Examples of Narration, Description, Instruction, and the Different Species of Eloquence. Intermixed with Remarks on the Various Kinds of Composition, and Rules for Reading and Reciting them. By John Wilson, Teacher of Elocution, South Bridge, Edinburgh.
Wilson, John, teacher of elocution, Edinburgh.Date: 1798- Books
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A course of lectures on elocution; together with two dissertations on language; and some other tracts relative to those subjects With various Thoughts, and interesting Observations on the present prevailing Mode of Education, occasionally interspersed. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Sheridan, Thomas, 1719-1788.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]
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Hand-book of calisthenics and gymnastics : a complete drill-book for schools, families, and gymnasiums : with music to accompany the exercises / by J. Madison Watson.
Watson, J. Madison (James Madison), 1827-1900.Date: 1864- Books
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The speaker: or, miscellaneous pieces, selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. A new edition, corrected and enlarged. To which are prefixed two essays: I. On elocution. II. On reading works of taste. By William Enfield, LL. D. Late Lecturer on the Belles Lettres in the Academy at Warrington.
Date: MDCCXCII. [1792]- Books
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Exercises in elocution; selected from various authors, and arranged under proper heads: intended as a sequel to a Work Entitled The speaker. By William Enfield, LL. D. Lecturer on the Belles Lettres in the Academy at Warrington.
Date: MDCCLXXX. [1780]- Books
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The speaker: or, miscellaneous pieces, selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. To which is prefixed an essay on elocution. By William Enfield, LL. D. lecturer on the belles lettres in the academy at warrington.
Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- Books
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An English grammar; being a compilation from the works of such grammarians as have acquired the approbation of the public; better adapted, both to the ease of the master, and the benefit of the scholar, than most other treatises on that subject: To which are added, observations, explanatory and critical; as also, a short, but complete system of elocution, rendered plain to the meanest capacity; and the whole exemplified by orations and harangues. By J. Mennye, teacher of the mathematics, New-York.
Mennye, J.Date: M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]- Books
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Lessons in elocution; or, miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse, Selected from the Best Authors, for the perusal of persons of taste, and the improvement of youth in reading and speaking: by William Scott, Teacher in Edinburgh.
Scott, William, 1750-1804.Date: MDCCLXXIX. [1779]- Books
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The speaker: or, miscellaneous pieces, selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. To which is prefixed, an essay on elocution. By William Enfield, ...
Date: 1781- Books
The philosophy of the human voice: embracing its physiological history; together with a system of principles, by which criticism in the art of elocution may be rendered intelligible, and instruction, definite and comprehensive. To which is added a brief analysis of song and recitative ... / By James Rush, M.D.
Rush, James, 1786-1869.Date: 1833- Books
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A course of lectures: containing remarks upon the government and education of children, Thoughts upon the present Plan of Education, and an essay upon elocution. As read lately in many parts of England and Scotland. To which is added, A sermon. By the Rev. Rest Knipe.
Knipe, Rest.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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Exercises for improvement in elocution, being select extracts from the best authors, For The Use of those who study the Art of Reading and Speaking in Public. By J. Walker. Author of the Rhyming Dictionary, &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: MDCCLXXVII. [1777]- Books
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An American selection of lessons in reading and speaking. Calculated to improve the minds and refine the taste of youth. And also, to instruct them in the geography, history, and politics of the United States. To which are prefixed, rules in elocution, and directions for expressing the principal passions of the mind. Being the third part of A grammatical institute of the English language. By Noah Webster, Jun. Esquire. Author of "Dissertations on the English language," "Collection of essays and fugitive writings," &c.
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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A dissertation on the principles of human eloquence: With Particular Regard to the Style and Composition of the New Testament. In which The Observations on this Subject by the Lord Bishop of Gloucester, in his Discourse on the Doctrine of Grace, are distinctly considered. Being The Substance of several Lectures read in the Oratory-School of Trinity-College, Dublin. By Thomas Leland, D.D.
Leland, Thomas, 1722-1785.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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An American selection of lessons in reading and speaking. Calculated to improve the minds and refine the taste of youth. And also, to instruct them in the geography, history, and politics of the United States. To which are prefixed, rules in elocution, and directions for expressing the principal passions of the mind. Being the third part of A grammatical institute of the English language. By Noah Webster, Jun. Esquire. Author of "Dissertations on the English language," "Collection of essays and fugitive writings," &c.
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.Date: MDCCXCIII. [1793]- Books
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An American selection of lessons in reading and speaking. Calculated to improve the minds and refine the taste of youth. And also to instruct them in the geography, history, and politics of the United States. To which are prefixed, rules in elocution, and directions for expressing the principal passions of the mind. Being the third part of A grammatical institute of the English language. To which is now first added. An appendix containing several new dialogues. By Noah Webster, Jun. Esquire. Author of "Dissertations on the English language," "Collection of essays and fugitive writings," &c.
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.Date: MDCCXCIII. [1793]