02128cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000390012624501210016526400510028630000470033733600260038433700260041033800360043650000310047250800500050352011440055353400450169765300120174285600430175499900170179757813UtSlPG20260610134331.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a13005434  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aLawrence, Edwin Gordon,d1859-195010aHow to Master the Spoken Word :bDesigned as a Self-Instructor for all who would Excel in the Art of Public Speaking 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-08-30  aProduced by John Hagerson and Mrs. Faith Ball  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOratory40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57813  c98642d98642