A classic study in rhetoric and Elocution from the antebellum South, presented as a practical two-part reader.
This edition gathers copious prose and poetry extracts alongside a treatise on rhetorical figures and the principles of elocution. It frames a distinctly Southern approach to education, arguing for home-grown publishing and teaching, with attention to style, delivery, and moral tone. Readers will encounter a blend of instructional guidance and carefully chosen selections intended to build confident reading and expressive speaking.
The work is organized into two parts: clear guidance on the art of speaking and reading well, plus a broad corpus of exemplary passages from renowned authors. It also includes contemporary arguments about educational philosophy and the value of regional publishing in the 19th century.
- Two-part structure combining practical elocution instruction with literary selections
- Rhetorical figures and principles explained for classroom use
- Selections drawn from prose and poetry to illustrate style and expression
- Historically grounded perspective on Southern education and publication
Ideal for teachers, students, and readers interested in the history of American education and rhetoric.