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, or 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 the Lessons; and an Index of the various Passions and Humours in the Essay and Lessons.

People / Organizations

• James Burgh (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for T. Longman and J. Buckland, in Pater-Noster-Row; T. Field, in Leadenhall-Street; and C. Dilly, in the Poultry, M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]

Publication year

1787-1787

ESTC No.

T102410

Grub Street ID

156229

Description

[4],373,[19]p. ; 8⁰

Note

Anonymous. By James Burgh; edited by Samuel Whyte.

With a half-title.

With nine final leaves of table, index and advertisements.