02323cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324501370014826400510028530000470033633600260038333700260040933800360043550000310047150801870050252012150068953400450190465300120194985600430196199900170200453869UtSlPG20260610134236.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aPittenger, William,d1840-190410aHow to Become a Public Speaker :bShowing the best manner of arranging thought so as to gain conciseness, ease and fluency in speech 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-01-02  aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"How to Become a Public Speaker" by William Pittenger is a comprehensive guide on the art of public speaking written in the late 19th century. The book explores the principles and techniques necessary for effective oratory, arguing that anyone with a sincere desire and determination can learn to speak well in public. It aims to equip readers with the skills to communicate their thoughts clearly and persuasively.  At the start of the text, the author addresses the commonly held belief that public speaking is an innate talent rather than a learnable skill, arguing against this notion by emphasizing the importance of practice and training. Pittenger outlines the prerequisites for becoming a skilled speaker, including the cultivation of both thought and emotion, as well as the significance of structure in speech-making. He also hints at various methods of preparation for public address, such as reading widely, participating in debates, and engaging in practical training to build confidence and fluency. Through practical advice and theoretical insights, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the components of effective public speaking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOratory40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53869  c94703d94703