Project Gutenberg 2018-08-30 Public domain in the USA. 325 Lawrence, Edwin Gordon 1859 1950 13005434 How to Master the Spoken Word Designed as a Self-Instructor for all who would Excel in the Art of Public Speaking Produced by John Hagerson and Mrs. Faith Ball "How to Master the Spoken Word" by Edwin Gordon Lawrence is a self-instructional guide for mastering public speaking written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive manual designed to help individuals excel in the art of oratory through practical techniques and methodologies. The author focuses on vital aspects such as voice control, speech construction, and effective delivery, making it a valuable resource for aspiring public speakers. The opening of the text introduces the purpose of the book, highlighting the need for a practical approach to learning the art of speaking well. Lawrence discusses the importance of vocal techniques, emphasizing the role of inflection, emphasis, and the arrangement of words in conveying meaning and engaging an audience. He positions this guide as a substitute for traditional teaching methods, aiming to empower readers to practice and hone their speaking skills independently or with the assistance of a teacher. Overall, the beginning of the book lays a strong foundation for the subsequent exploration of oratory techniques. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Oratory PN Text Category: How To ... Category: Language & Communication 841157 2025-07-23T06:14:23.077373 text/html 848174 2018-08-30T16:11:30 text/html 390218 2025-07-23T06:14:35.406385 application/epub+zip 402094 2025-07-23T06:14:27.185393 application/epub+zip 381151 2025-07-23T06:14:25.508366 application/epub+zip 692398 2025-07-23T06:14:41.034775 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 667608 2025-07-23T06:14:34.091335 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 543190 2022-09-26T07:01:12.572403 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 815288 2025-07-23T06:14:22.058368 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 815292 2023-11-29T04:34:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16829 2025-07-23T06:14:41.162767 application/rdf+xml 15171 2025-07-23T06:14:26.033346 image/jpeg 3574 2025-07-23T06:14:25.771335 image/jpeg 292070 2023-11-29T04:34:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 380243 2025-07-23T06:14:23.140386 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog