Choice Readings for Public and Private Entertainments and for the Use of Schools, Colleges and Public Readers with Elocutionary Advice

The book is in good condition, bound in green cloth with gilt lettering on the cover and spine. There is no dust jacket. The cover shows minor wear, particularly at the edges and corners. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings.

"Choice Readings for Public and Private Entertainments and for the Use of Schools, Colleges and Public Readers with Elocutionary Advice" is a comprehensive work by Robert McLean Cumnock, published by A. C. McClurg & Co. in 1926. This New and Definitive Edition is tailored for those interested in the art of elocution and public speaking. Cumnock, a noted professor of rhetoric and elocution at Northwestern University, offers a curated selection of readings designed to enhance both public and private performances. This edition stands out for its authoritative advice on elocution, making it a valuable resource for educators and performers alike. The book is bound in green cloth with gilt lettering, and while it lacks a dust jacket, it remains in good condition with minimal wear. This edition is a testament to Cumnock's enduring influence in the field of speech and communication.