The Reader and Speaker: Containing Lessons for Rhetorical.

The Reader and Speaker: Containing Lessons for Rhetorical Reading and Declamation, written by Samuel Putnam and originally published in 1836, is a comprehensive guidebook for individuals seeking to improve their public speaking and reading skills. The book contains a variety of lessons and exercises designed to help readers develop their abilities in rhetorical reading and declamation, including tips on voice modulation, gesture, and posture. The lessons in the book are arranged in a progressive order, starting with basic exercises and gradually building up to more complex ones. The book also includes a variety of prose and poetry selections for readers to practice their reading and declamation skills. Throughout the book, Putnam emphasizes the importance of clear and effective communication, and provides practical advice on how to achieve this. He also offers insights into the principles of rhetoric, and how they can be applied to public speaking and reading. Overall, The Reader and Speaker is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their public speaking and reading abilities, whether for personal or professional reasons. Its timeless advice and practical exercises make it a classic in the field of public speaking and rhetoric.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Putnam was educated at the University of Chicago and the Sorbonne in Paris.