Modern Eloquence: A Library of the World's Best Spoken Thought Vol. 1

The book is bound in a burgundy hardcover with embossed designs. The cover shows signs of wear, particularly with some fading and scuffing, but remains structurally sound. There is no dust jacket present. The spine and binding are intact, with no loose pages, making it a durable copy for reading and collection.

"Modern Eloquence: A Library of the World's Best Spoken Thought" is a comprehensive collection of after-dinner speeches, edited by Ashley H. Thorndike and revised by Adam Ward. Published by P.F. Collier & Son Corporation in New York, this volume is part of a fifteen-volume series dedicated to public speaking and rhetoric. The book is a Revised Edition, offering a curated selection of speeches from prominent figures, providing insights into the art of eloquence and public discourse. Ashley H. Thorndike, a respected Professor of English at Columbia University, brings his expertise to this compilation. This edition is not only a valuable resource for students of rhetoric but also a collector's item for enthusiasts of historical speeches. The book is bound in a burgundy hardcover with embossed detailing and lacks a dust jacket, showing some signs of wear but maintaining overall structural integrity.