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Readings from the best authors

Date1865
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(author)
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Readings from the best authors. Authorized by the Council of Public Instruction, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Medium
Instructional materials
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131055339626D
The British American elocutionist, and rhetorical reader, containing elections from Knowles's elocutionist and additional pieces from living authors, (...)
The British American elocutionist, and rhetorical reader, containing elections from Knowles's elocutionist and additional pieces from living authors, (...)
Campbell Bryson
1850
The speaker, or, Miscellaneous pieces : selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth, in reading and speaking : to which is prefixed An essay on elocution
The speaker, or, Miscellaneous pieces : selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth, in reading and speaking : to which is prefixed An essay on elocution
Enfield, William, 1741-1797
1780
The juvenile elocutionist, or, Murray's introduction revised : designed to improve the junior classes of learners in the art of reading and correct delivery
The juvenile elocutionist, or, Murray's introduction revised : designed to improve the junior classes of learners in the art of reading and correct delivery
Murray, Lindley, 1745-1826. Introduction to the English reader
1841
Miss Jenny Houston, elocutionist
Miss Jenny Houston, elocutionist
Houston, Jenny
Approximately 1895
The elements of elocution designed for the use of schools
The elements of elocution designed for the use of schools
Barber, Jonathan 1784-1864
1860
Eloquence : lectures on eloquence : Mr. T. Cronin, professor of elocution ... announces ... that he will deliver two lectures ... on the exalted art of eloquence
Eloquence : lectures on eloquence : Mr. T. Cronin, professor of elocution ... announces ... that he will deliver two lectures ... on the exalted art of eloquence
Cronin, T.
1841
Shaftesbury Hall : Tuesday and Wednesday evg's, Feb. 9 & 10, recitals by the eminent Scotch elocutionist, Prof. Vallance, F.S.Sc.
Shaftesbury Hall : Tuesday and Wednesday evg's, Feb. 9 & 10, recitals by the eminent Scotch elocutionist, Prof. Vallance, F.S.Sc.
Shaftesbury Hall (Toronto, Ont.)
1886
The book of fun, or, Laugh and learn for boys and girls
The book of fun, or, Laugh and learn for boys and girls
James, Gilbert
1844
The moral instructor, or, A collection of sentences, from the best authors, disposed in easy lessons for children : designed to make reading as pleasant and easy as possible, and at the same time, to convey some useful knowledge to tender minds, as a preservative against vice and folly, and an incentive to virtue
The moral instructor, or, A collection of sentences, from the best authors, disposed in easy lessons for children : designed to make reading as pleasant and easy as possible, and at the same time, to convey some useful knowledge to tender minds, as a preservative against vice and folly, and an incentive to virtue
Hellaby, J.
1805
Select readings from Conan Doyle (second series)
Select readings from Conan Doyle (second series)
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
1924
The English reader; or, Pieces in prose and verse from the best writers, designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect, improve their language and sentiments and to inculcate the most important principles of piety and virtue, with a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading
The English reader; or, Pieces in prose and verse from the best writers, designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect, improve their language and sentiments and to inculcate the most important principles of piety and virtue, with a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading
E. Lesslie & sons
1835
The sixth book of reading lessons : for the use of schools in the British-American provinces
The sixth book of reading lessons : for the use of schools in the British-American provinces
James Campbell and Son
1867