The Rhetorical Manual, Or, Southern Fifth Reader. This item is unavailable.The Rhetorical Manual, Or, Southern Fifth Reader

"The Rhetorical Manual, Or, Southern Fifth Reader" by D Barton Ross, published in 1854, offers a comprehensive approach to reading and rhetoric. This manual, designed for Southern readers, includes a rich collection of prose and poetry extracts intended to cultivate elocution skills and rhetorical understanding. The book features a detailed treatise on rhetorical figures, providing students with a solid foundation in classical rhetoric.

This text serves as a valuable resource for understanding 19th-century educational practices and literary tastes. It is particularly significant for those interested in the history of rhetoric, reading instruction, and the cultural landscape of the antebellum South. Its enduring appeal lies in its detailed treatment of elocution and its curated selection of elegant extracts designed to inspire and educate.

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