The Modern Reader and Speaker: A Selection of Poetry and Prose from the Writings of Eminent Authors, with Copious Extracts for Recitation; Preceded by the Principles of Elocution, Comprising a Variety of Exercises from the Simplest Articulation to the Utmost Extent of Vocal Expression: with a System of Gesture, Illustrated by Diagrams and a Plan of NotationM.H. Gill & Son, 1878 - 445 pages |
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