Download or read book Best Selections for Readings and Recitations Vol 18 Classic Reprint written by Silas S. Neff and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-25 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Best Selections for Readings and Recitations, Vol. 18 Hree months had passed since she had knelt be fore' The grate of the confessional, and he, The priest, had wondered why she came no more To tell her sinless sins - the vanity Whose valid reason graced her simple dress The prayers forgotten, or the untold beads The little thoughtless words, the slight misdeeds, Which made the sum of her unrighteousness. She was the fairest maiden in his fold With her sweet mouth and musical pure voice, Her deep gray eyes, her hair's tempestuous gold, Her gracious, graceful figure's perfect poise, Her happy laugh, her wild, unconscious grace, Her gentle ways to old, or sick, or sad, The comprehending sympathy she had, Had made of her the idol of the place. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Werner s Readings and Recitations Vol 18 written by Edgar Werner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Werner's Readings and Recitations, Vol. 18: Frances E. Willard Recitation Book Temperance Beggars. - Ma1 y L. Wyatt Temperance Enlightening the World. Rev. George Lansing Tay.lor Temperance Pledge, The - Thomas Francis Marshall Three Topers. - Hyde Parker. Thy Kingdom Come. - Lady Henry Somerset. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Werner s Readings and Recitations Vol 5 written by Edgar S. Werner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Werner's Readings and Recitations, Vol. 5: American Classics American Classics, the aim is to meet the same requirements and to maintain the same standard. We hope the selections may stimulate a closer fellowship with, and a more diligent study of, American literature, by those inter ested in elocutionary pursuits. Notes upon Authors, found at the close of the book, have been collected, not only with reference to the usual points of interest, but also to call attention to the fact that many of our most gifted writers experienced years of struggle with adverse circumstances; and that, in all cases, success in the use of the pen eloquent followed careful, painstaking efiort dur ing the early period of their literary work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Werner s Readings and Recitations Vol 56 written by Stanley Schell and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-06-28 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Werner's Readings and Recitations, Vol. 56: Dramatic Selections He hummed the notes over and over; and, though they had a strangely familiar sound, he could not place the fragment. Aban doning the riddle, as he rode round and round the cattle, he began to sing to pass the time. Suddenly, while in the midst of a passage from one of the great works of a master composer, he stopped short. He was singing the notes on the card! It came to him like a flash. He tore open his coat and drew out the postal. There was no mistake. He had solved the mystery. With wild shout he wheeled his horse and rode furiously to the camp. He reached Coberly, the Boss, in two bounds. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The best readings hints on the selection of books c ed by F B Perkins 4th revised ed written by Best reading and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Choice Readings and Recitations Classic Reprint written by J. H. Paul and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Choice Readings and Recitations The culture of the voice necessary for reading well, gives a delightful charm to the same voice in conversation. Good reading is the natural exponent and vehicle of all good things. It is the most effective of all commentaries upon the works of genius. It seems to bring dead authors to life again, and makes us sit down familiarly with the great and good of all ages. Did you ever notice what life and power the Holy Scriptures have when well read? Have you ever heard of the wonderful effects produced by Elizabeth Fry on the criminals of Newgate, by simply reading to them the parable of the Prodigal Son Princes and peers of the realm, it is said, counted it a privilege to stand in the dismal corridors, among felons and murderers, merely to share with them the privilege of witnessing the marvelous pathos which genius, taste and culture could infuse into that simple story. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Download or read book The Best Reading Hints on the Selection of Books written by Frederic Beecher Perkins and published by New York, G. P. Putnam's sons [c1877]. This book was released on 1877 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Ladies Book of Readings and Recitations written by John William Stanhope Hows and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Ladies' Book of Readings and Recitations: A Collection of Approved Extracts From Standard Authors, Intended for the Use of Higher Classes in Schools and Seminaries, and for Family Reading Circles To give completeness to my series. Of ladies' readers, is the design of the present compilation. It was considered expedient to furnish, for the' ex press use of the highest classes in Ladies' Schools, a collection of Extracts for recitation, collected from our best standard poets, of a character that should render them acceptable to the intelligence and good taste of Pupils, whose matured culture ren dered them capable of appreciating a higher caste of selections than are usually adopted for Text Books in schools. To combine with this main object of a suitable Recitation Book, selections in prose, for Reading Glasses, have been added. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Werner s Readings and Recitations Vol 1 written by Sara Sigourney Rice and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-11 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Werner's Readings and Recitations, Vol. 1: English Classics Razed to the ground is Eretria - but Athens, shall Athens sink, Drop into dust and die, - the flower of Hellas utterly die. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Werner s Readings and Recitations Vol 53 written by Edgar Werner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Werner's Readings and Recitations, Vol. 53: Prize Contests Stevenson whirled about in time to catch a glimpse of a Salvation Army worker. Then the door closed, the offering within being a large print representing the Mother and Child in the manger at Bethlehem. The oath on the manager's lips was stayed. Same thing, he muttered, picking up the picture haven't seen one before in years. She hung it in the kitchen, I remember, between the windows, and, dropping his forehead on his hands, his mem ory journeyed back over the years to the old Vermont farm long since deserted. Again he sat in the family sleigh between his father and mother on his way to the Sunday-school Christ mas-tree. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The Peerless Reciter Or Popular Program written by Henry Davenport Northrop and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Peerless Reciter, or Popular Program: Containing the Choicest Recitations and Readings From the Best Authors, for Schools, Public Entertainments, Social Gatherings, Sunday Schools, Etc This wide-spread demand for the best readings is fully supplied by The Peerless Reciter or Popular Program. This work is a rich casket Of gems in Prose and Poetry, all strikingly adapted to instruct and entertain. They are suited to every conceivable occasion where a reading is in order, and are the best afforded by the whole range Of literature, comprising Eloquence and Sentiment; Pathos and Humor; Dramatic and Descriptive Selections; Juvenile Readings; Readings with Lesson Talks; Readings with Accompaniments of Music Dialogues, Tableaux, etc., etc. Part first: The Mind Speaking through the Body, contains Important Principles and Rules. In a very concise form it points out the best methods for strengthening and cultivating the voice and teaches the manner to be Observed, the most effective attitudes and gestures to be employed, and the rules for emphasis and pauses. This part is rendered attractive and valuable by helpful object lessons. It contains all the typical and most important gestures in outline drawings, to which frequent references are made throughout the work, showing the exact gesture that Should be made. Part second: Readings with Lesson Talks, contains charming selections to which are added valuable suggestions as to the best manner of rendering them. These Talks are brief, pithy and right to the point. Verse by verse and line by line the reader is told how to deliver the thought and sentiment to the very best advantage. Part third: Readings with Musical Accompaniments, contains selections in which snatches of songs and instrumental music are introduced. NO readings are more popular or more eagerly sought than these. The skillful recitationist Of either sex, who can express some part Of'the sentiment by appropriate strains of music never fails to captivate the hearers and meet with hearty applause. For this reason a number of well chosen recitals have been inserted, accompanied by suitable musical scores. These are both sprightly and pathetic. In some instances thrilling scenes are depicted by the text, and the music, properly rendered, adds greatly to the effect. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Recitations for Young Speakers Or Popular Program written by Henry Davenport Northrop and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-02-19 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Recitations for Young Speakers, or Popular Program: Containing the Choicest Recitations and Readings From the Best Authors, for Public Schools, Parlor Entertainments, Social Gatherings, Sunday Schools, Etc This demand is fully supplied by this work, which is a rich casket of gems in Prose and Poetry, all strikingly adapted to instruct and entertain. They are suited to every conceivable occasion where a reading is in order, and are the best afforded by the whole range of literature, comprising Eloquence and Sentiment Pathos and Humor; Dramatic and Descriptive Selections; Juvenile Readings, Dialogues, Tableaux, etc, etc. The Illustrated Broom Drill, with which the work begins, furnishes an excellent exercise for young people. It keeps the body erect, requires a great variety of positions, develops all the muscles and teaches the easy, graceful use of the body. In this part of the work is a great variety of Selections which young people find suitable for readings and recitations on every occasion. These and all the other pieces the book contains have been selected with the greatest care. Their moral tone is elevating, and this renders them such selections as no parent or teacher would hesitate to put into the hands of the young. The prevailing character of this part of the work is dramatic, affording an excellent opportunity for the best display of ability in the reader's consummate art. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Werner s Readings and Recitations Vol 22 Classic Reprint written by Edgar S. Werner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-24 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Werner's Readings and Recitations, Vol. 22 All of the larger prose articles have been cut and arranged by me in the way that has seemed most effective when I have either given them myself or watched them given before an audience. I beg pardon of the author and the public for passages where I have substituted words of my own in place of those originally printed. Often that which is perfectly clear when read is not so when spoken. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Werner s Readings and Recitations Vol 25 Classic Reprint written by Edgar S. Werner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Werner's Readings and Recitations, Vol. 25 You need not look so skeptical, said my wife, for this is really an extremely superior servant. She has the most glowing characters from four former mistresses. She has only been a servant for a year, yet they all speak of her as a gem. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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