The American Orator, Or, Elegant Extracts in Prose and Poetry: Comprehending a Diversity of Oratorical Specimens, of the Eloquence of Popular Assemblies, of the Bar, of the Pulpit, &c. Principally Intended for the Use of Schools and Academies. To which are Prefixed a Dissertation on Oratorical Delivery and the Outlines of GestureSidney's Press, for John Babcock & Son, New-Haven, and S. & W.R. Babcock, Charleston, S.C., 1819 - 408 страница |
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The Arms . The arm is projected forward in authority . Both arms are spread
extended in admiration . They are both held forward in imploring help . They both
fall suddenly in disappointment . The Hands . The hand on the head , indicates
pain ...
The Arms . The arm is projected forward in authority . Both arms are spread
extended in admiration . They are both held forward in imploring help . They both
fall suddenly in disappointment . The Hands . The hand on the head , indicates
pain ...
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And taking the whole of the collection together , it is an un questionable truth that
there is no one book extant , in any language , or in any country , which can in
any degree be compared with it for antiquity , for authority , for the importance ,
the ...
And taking the whole of the collection together , it is an un questionable truth that
there is no one book extant , in any language , or in any country , which can in
any degree be compared with it for antiquity , for authority , for the importance ,
the ...
Страница 197
... and impressive form of parables ; by expressing himself in a tone of dignity and
authority unknown before ; by exemplifying every virtue that he taught in his own
unblemished and perfect life and conversation ; and above all , by adding those ...
... and impressive form of parables ; by expressing himself in a tone of dignity and
authority unknown before ; by exemplifying every virtue that he taught in his own
unblemished and perfect life and conversation ; and above all , by adding those ...
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The Speaker at the Bar addresses himself to one or a few Judges , and these too
, persons generally of age , gravity , and authority of character . The Speaker who
addresses a popular audience has all the advan{ ages , which a mixed and ...
The Speaker at the Bar addresses himself to one or a few Judges , and these too
, persons generally of age , gravity , and authority of character . The Speaker who
addresses a popular audience has all the advan{ ages , which a mixed and ...
Страница 254
Upon what principle is it even offered to the court , whose authority is contemned
and mocked at ? If the religion proposed to be called in question , is not
previously adopted in belief and solemnly acted upon , what authority has the
court to ...
Upon what principle is it even offered to the court , whose authority is contemned
and mocked at ? If the religion proposed to be called in question , is not
previously adopted in belief and solemnly acted upon , what authority has the
court to ...
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| Наслов | The American Orator, Or, Elegant Extracts in Prose and Poetry: Comprehending a Diversity of Oratorical Specimens, of the Eloquence of Popular Assemblies, of the Bar, of the Pulpit, &c. Principally Intended for the Use of Schools and Academies. To which are Prefixed a Dissertation on Oratorical ... |
| Аутор | Increase Cooke |
| Сакупио/ла | Increase Cooke |
| Издавач | Sidney's Press, for John Babcock & Son, New-Haven, and S. & W.R. Babcock, Charleston, S.C., 1819 |
| Оригинал из | Јавна библиотека града Њујорка |
| Дигитализовано | 30 мај 2007 |
| Дужина | 408 страница |
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