The art of speaking : containing. I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading and public speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with additions and alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a variety of matter for practice; the emphatical words printed in italics; with notes of direction referring to the essay : to which are added, a table of lessons; and an index of the various passions and humours in the essay and lessons

The art of speaking : containing. I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading and public speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with additions and alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a variety of matter for practice; the emphatical words printed in italics; with notes of direction referring to the essay : to which are added, a table of lessons; and an index of the various passions and humours in the essay and lessons

[1st ed.]

London : Printed for T. Longman, J. Buckland, and W. Fenner ..., J. Waugh ..., E. Dilly ..., and T. Field ..., 1761.

[4], 373, [19] p. ; 21 cm. (8vo)

L2018F147 1761

(OCoLC)07855301

Signatures: [A]2 B-2A8 2B-2D4.
Errata: p. [390].
Includes "Index of passions, or humours, in the essay and lessons."
Publisher's advertisements: p. [391]-392].
Treatise on public speaking; outlines the rules of oratory, offering passages from ancient & modern texts for practice.
Burgh, a friend of Benjamin Franklin, influenced the American founders, cited in both "The Federalist" & "Common sense."
Bound in calf with double gilt ruled border on both covers; spine divided into 6 compartments by raised bands.
Ms. notes on front pastedown & front free endpaper: R Allen st June 21 1799; 1765.

Library Catalog > Monographs > Rare books
All Cataloged Material
All records