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• O české deklamaci hudebni. (V Praze, F.A. Urbánek, 1886), by Otakar Hostinský (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)

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• The American First Class Book: or, Exercises in Reading and Recitation (Boston : Charles Bowen, 1836, c1835), ed. by John Pierpont (page images at Pitt)
• The American Union Speaker, by John Dudley Philbrick (Gutenberg text)
• Burglar Bill, and Other Pieces for the Use of the Young Reciter (London: Bradbury, Agnew and Co., ca. 1888), by F. Anstey (multiple formats at archive.org)
• The Columbian Orator: Containing a Variety of Original and Selected Pieces, Together With Rules, Calculated to Improve Youth and Others in the Ornamental and Useful Art of Eloquence (Boston: J. H. A. Frost et al, 1832), by Caleb Bingham (page images at Pitt)
• Natural-History Plays, Dialogues and Recitations for School Exhibitions (Boston: Lee and Shepard; New York: C. T. Dillingham, 1885), by Louisa Parsons Stone Hopkins (page images at HathiTrust)
• Platform Pearls for Temperance Workers and Other Reformers: A Collection of Recitations and Other Selections for Entertainments and Public Meetings, Especially Adapted for Christian Endeavor Societies, Prohibition Clubs, Loyal Temperance Legions, Women's Christian Temperance Unions, Etc., Etc., Etc. (New York ;Toronto : Funk & Wagnall's, 1896), by Lilian M. Heath (multiple formats at archive.org)
• Select readings for public and private entertainment ... accompanied by explanatory notes, together with appropriate elocutionary instructions ... By L. T. Remlap [anagram] (Detroit, R. D. S. Tyler & co., 1886), by Loomis T. Palmer (page images at HathiTrust)
• Wayside blossoms of prose & poetry ... (Cincinnati, O., E. R. Curtis & co., 1891) (page images at HathiTrust)
• "Smiles;" a book of recitations for girls. (Boston, New York, H. M. Caldwell co., [c1899]), by Alice Lewis Richards (page images at HathiTrust)
• American patriotic selections; famous state papers of Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln. With historical introductions and critical notices, by Frederick W. Osborn. (New York, E. Maynard, 1890), by Frederick Webster Osborn (page images at HathiTrust)
• The classical speaker. (Boston, Lincoln & Edmands; [etc., etc.], 1830), by Charles Knapp Dillaway (page images at HathiTrust)
• Psychology of the spoken word / (Boston : R. G. Badger, c1914), by Delbert Moyer Staley (page images at HathiTrust)
• The effective speaking voice; (New York, The Macmillan company, 1920), by Joseph Albert Mosher (page images at HathiTrust)
• Selections for oral reading, (New York, The Macmillan company, 1914), by Claude Moore Fuess (page images at HathiTrust)
• Evolution of expression, by Emerson College of Oratory; a complication of selections illustrating the four stages of development in art as applied to oratory. (Boston, 1892), by Emerson College (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national preceptor; or, Selections in prose and poetry, consisting of narrative, descriptive, argumentative, didactic, pathetic, and humorous pieces, together with dialogues, addresses, orations, speeches, &c. ... (Hartford, Goodwin, 1830), by J. Olney (page images at HathiTrust)
• Recqeil de discours préparés; allocutions, speeches, compliments, condoléances, toast avec réponses, appropriés à toutes les circonstances de la vio ot à tous les milioux, suivi de quelques conscils sur la diction et la tonue, par Marc Sauvalle. (Montréal, Librairie Beauchemin à responsabilité limitée, 1904), by Paul Marc Sauvalle (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Patriotic selections for reading & speaking ed. by Edwin Du Bois Shurter ... (New York city, L. A. Noble, [1918]), by Edwin Du Bois Shurter (page images at HathiTrust)
• The psychological development of expression, by Mary A. Blood, A. M., and Ida Morey Riley, O. M. ... A compilation of selections for use in the study of expression ... (Chicago, The Columbia college of expression, 1920), by Mary A. Blood (page images at HathiTrust)
• Something new to recite : containing one hundred and one humorous, pathetic, didactic, patriotic and dramatic recitals / as written and given by Mrs. Findley Braden and never before published about real people, places and things. (Philadelphia : Braden, c1908), by Findley Braden (page images at HathiTrust)
• McGuffey's New fourth eclectic reader : instructive lessons for the young / by W. H. McGuffey. (Cincinnati : Wilson, Hinkle, 1866), by William Holmes McGuffey (page images at HathiTrust)
• Werner's selections with elocution lessions, no. 1. (New York : E. S. Werner publishing & supply co. (inc.), 1902) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• An essay on elocution : with elucidatory passages from various authors to which are added remarks on reading prose and verse, with suggestions to instructors of the art / By John Hanbury Dwyer ... (Albany : W.C. Little, [c1843]), by John Hanbury Dwyer (page images at HathiTrust)
• Open sesame! poetry and prose for school-days, ed. by Blanch Wilder Bellamy and Maud Wilder Goodwin. (Boston [Ginn], 1890-1891), by Blanche Wilder Bellamy (page images at HathiTrust)
• The reciter's treasury of prose and drama, serious and humorous; comp. and ed. by Ernest Pertwee. (London, G. Routledge; New York, E. P. Dutton, 1904), by Ernest Pertwee (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Another five-minute recitations / specially selected and edited by A. B. Harley. (Edinburgh : Oliver and Boyd, 1919), by A. B. Harley (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Little classics, with initiative steps in vocal training for oral English (Boston, Expression company, [c1912]), by S. S. Curry (page images at HathiTrust)
• Oral English in secondary schools, by William Palmer Smith ... (New York, The Macmillan company, 1914), by William Palmer Smith (page images at HathiTrust)
• My recitations. [By] Cora Urquhart Potter. (Philadelphia : J. P. Lippincott company, [1886]), by Cora Urquhart Potter (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The Modern elocutionist / compiled and edited by John A. Jennings. (Dublin : Carson Brothers, [1880]) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The standard popular reciter including selections from the works of Rudyard Kipling, Sir Henry Newbolt, E. Nesbit, George R. Sims, Mark Twain, and many others. (London : Ward Lock, [18--?]) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The popular elocutionist and reciter; classified, arranged, and ed. by J.E. Carpenter ... new ed. thoroughly rev. with additions by Leopold Wagner. (London [etc.] : F. Warne, 1889), by J. E. Carpenter (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The year's entertainment; a collection of recitations, dialogues, songs, exercises, etc., arranged as programs for special days and occasions, providing for each month of the school year, comp. and arranged by Inez N. McFee. (Dansville, N.Y. : F. A. Owen Pub. Co., 1909), by Inez N. McFee (page images at HathiTrust)
• Choice readings from standard and popular authors : embracing a complete classification of selections, a comprehensive diagram of the principles of vocal expression, and indexes to the choicest readings from Shakespeare, the Bible, and the hymn-books / compiled and arr. by Robert I. Fulton and Thomas C. Trueblood. (Boston : Ginn, Heath, [c1912]), by Robert I. Fulton (page images at HathiTrust)
• The reciter's treasury of Irish verse and prose / compiled and edited by Alfred Perceval Graves and Guy Pertwee. (London : Routledge, [1915]) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Winning declamations and how to speak them ... Part I--for intermediate and grammar grades; part II--for high schools and colleges. (New York city, L. A. Noble, [c1917]), by Edwin Du Bois Shurter (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Voice, speech and gesture; a practical handbook to the elocutionary art, comprising also selections in prose and verse adapted for recitation, reading, and dramatic recital. Ed., with notes and introduction, by Robert D Blackman. (London, C.".Descon & co.; New York, G. P. Putnam's sons, 1904), by Robert D. Blackman (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Boy impersonations. (New York, Werner & Co., [c1913]), by Stanley Schell (page images at HathiTrust)
• American classics / compiled and arr. by Sara Sigourney Rice. (New York : E.S. Werner, c1913), by Sara Sigourney Rice (page images at HathiTrust)
• [Dramatic selections] (N.Y. Edgar S. Werner & co., c1892), by Jean Carruthers (page images at HathiTrust)
• [All occasions] (N.Y., Edgar S. Werner & Co., c1896), by Caroline Earnest Dickenson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Platform recitations, comp. and arranged by Elise West. (New York, E.S. Werner & Co., c1908), by Elise West (page images at HathiTrust)
• All-round recitations / [compiled and arranged by Elsie M. Wilbor] (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Co., 1890) (page images at HathiTrust)
• [All occasions]. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Co., c1896), by Fowler Merritt (page images at HathiTrust)
• [Pantomimes, poses, recitations] / compiled and arranged by Howell L. Piner. (N.Y., Werner, c1899), by Howell Lake Piner (page images at HathiTrust)
• Declamation for the million ... By R.G. Hibbard. (Chicago, G. Sherwood, 1864), by R. G. Hibbard (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sanders' Union speaker : containing a great variety of exercises for declamation, both in prose and verse, adapted to pupils of all ages, and especially suitable for school examinations, and other public occasions / by Charles W. Sanders. (New York : Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & Co. ; Chicago : S.C. Griggs & Co., 1864), by Charles W. Sanders (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sunday-school and church entertainments : designed for anniversaries, celebrations, Christmas, New Year, Easter, and Thanksgiving occasions, and the full round of entertainments. (Philadelphia : The Penn Pub. Co., 1920 [c1888]) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Chambers's new reciter : comprising selections from the works of I. Zangwill ... [et. al.] / edited by R. C. H. Morison. (London : W. & R. Chambers, 1900) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Voice, speech and gesture : a practical handbook to the elocutionary art, comprising also selections in prose and verse adapted for recitation, reading, and dramatic recital / with upwards of a hundred illustrations by Dargavel and Ramsey. (Edinburgh : J. Grant, 1908), by R. D. Blackman (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The sixth reader / by Lewis B. Monroe. (Philadelphia : Cowperthwait & Co., c1872), by Lewis B. Monroe (page images at HathiTrust)
• Independent fifth reader : containing a practical treatise on elocution, illustrated with diagrams, select and classified readings and recitations, with copious notes, and complete supplementary index / by J. Madison Watson. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Company, c1880), by J. Madison Watson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Choice readings for public and private entertainments and for the use of schools, colleges and public readers with elocutionary advice. (Chicago, A.C. McClurg, 1920), by Robert McLean Cumnock (page images at HathiTrust)
• Modern literature for oral interpretation; practice book for vocal expression, by Gertrude E. Johnson. (New York, The Century co., 1920), by Gertrude Elizabeth Johnson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Dialects for oral interpretation, selections and discussion (New York, The Century co., 1922), by Gertrude Elizabeth Johnson (page images at HathiTrust)
• New monologues and dialect stories; a collection of new stories, monologues, poems and acting plays, published for the first time. By Mary Moncure Parker. (Chicago : F. J. Drake & Co., 1908), by Mary Moncure Paynter Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• An American selection of lessons in reading and speaking : calculated to improve the minds and refine the taste of youth : to which are prefixed rules in elocution, and directions for expressing the principal passions of the mind / by Noah Webster. (Utica, N.Y. : Seward and Williams, 1809), by Noah Webster (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American preceptor improved; being a new selection of lessons for reading and speaking. Designed for the use of schools. By Caleb Bingham. (Rochester, N.Y., E. Peck, 1826), by Caleb Bingham (page images at HathiTrust)
• The English reader, or Pieces in prose and verse, selected from the best writers ... By Lindley Murray ... To which are prefixed, the definitions of inflections & emphasis, and rules for read verse, with a key, exhibiting the method of applying those principles to the pronunciation of written language ... By M. R. Bartlett ... (Utica, W. Williams, 1823), by Lindley Murray (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Sunday school speaker; or, Exercises for anniversaries and celebrations, consisting of addresses, dialogues, recitations, Bible class lessons, hymns, etc., adapted to the various subjects to which Sabbath school efforts are directed, by J. Kennaday ... (Philadelphia, Perkinpine & Higgins, 1859), by J. Kennaday (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American preceptor : being a new selection of lessons for reading and speaking : designed for the use of schools / By Caleb Bingham, A.M. author of the Columbian orator, Child's companion, &c. (Boston : Printed by Manning and Loring, for the author; and sold at his Book-store ...: sold also by the booksellers in general, 1809), by Caleb Bingham (page images at HathiTrust)
• Original recitations with lesson talks. (New York, Werner pub. co., 1902), by Emma Dunning Banks (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Choice readings for public and private entertainments, and for the use of schools, colleges, and public readers, with elocutionary advice. (Chicago, A. C. McClurg & co., 1905), by Robert McLean Cumnock (page images at HathiTrust)
• Little people's speaker, composed of recitations, motion songs, holiday exercises, temperance and patriotic pieces, comp. by Mrs. J. W. Shoemaker. (Philadelphia, The Penn publishing company, 1914), by J. W. Shoemaker (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The days we celebrate; a collection of original dialogues, recitations, entertainments and other pieces for holidays and special occasions; suitable for all ages, by Marie Irish. (Chicago, T. S. Denison, [c1904]), by Marie Irish (page images at HathiTrust)
• Christmas entertainments : containing fancy drills, acrostics, motion songs, tableaux, short plays, recitations in costume, for children of five to fifteen years / by Alice M. Kellogg. (Philadelphia : Penn Pub. Co., 1918, c1907), by Alice Maude Kellogg (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Star speaker : a complete and choice collection of the best productions by the best authors, with an exhaustive treatise on the subject of vocal and physical culture and gesturing / by Flora N. Kightlinger. (Jersey City, N.J. : Star Publishing, c1892), by Flora N. Kightlinger (page images at HathiTrust)
• The step-ladder : a collection of prose and poetry designed for use in children's classes in elocution and for supplementary reading in public and private schools / by Margaret A. Klein. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Company, c1893), by Margaret A. Klein (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Lawrence reader and speaker; a compilation of masterpieces in poetry and prose, including many of the greatest orations of all ages, with biographical notes of the authors, poets, and orators ... by Edwin Gordon Lawrence. (Chicago, A. C. McClurg & co., 1911), by Edwin Gordon Lawrence (page images at HathiTrust)
• The model speaker : consisting of exercises in prose and poetry. For the use of schools, academies, and colleges. (Philadelphia : Eldredge, 1870), by Philip Lawrence (page images at HathiTrust)
• The little orator, or, Primary school speaker / by Charles Northend. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Burr, 1863, c1859), by Charles Northend (page images at HathiTrust)
• Choice dialect and other characterizations : containing readings and recitations in Irish, German, Scotch, French, Negro, and other dialects / compiled by Charles C. Shoemaker. (Philadelphia : Penn Pub. Co., 1911, c1887), by Charles C. Shoemaker (page images at HathiTrust)
• The progressive speaker; containing the best readings and recitations for all occasions from the most celebrated authors ... Programmes for special occasions, together with a treatise on elocution ... How to organize and conduct literary societies ... Embellished with more than 100 superb illustrations. ([Philadelphia, The National Publishing Co., 1897]) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Selections for memorizing, for primary, intermediate, and high school grades; comp. by L. C. Foster and Sherman Williams. (Boston, Ginn & company, 1892), by Luther Clark Foster (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Tiny tot's speaker, designed for the wee ones; composed of recitations, motion songs, and concert pieces, by Lizzie J. Rook, and mrs. B. J. H. Goodfellow. (Philadelphia, Penn Pub. Co., 1913), by Elizabeth Jane Rook (page images at HathiTrust)
• Young folk's entertainments, comprising many new and novel motion songs, charades, pantomimes, tableaux, concert recitations, drills, etc., for home and school entertainment, written exclusively for this work, by E. C. and L. J. Rook. (Philadelphia, The Penn publishing company, 1914), by Emma Cecilia Rook (page images at HathiTrust)
• Elocutionary studies and new recitations, by Anna Randall-Diehl ... (New York, E.S. Werner, 1887), by Anna Randall Diehl (page images at HathiTrust)
• Précis d'éloquence et d'art oratoire ... : précédé d'une introduction historique, et suivi d'une biographie des plus illustres orateurs. (Paris : Mairet & Fournier, 1842), by Valentin Parisot (page images at HathiTrust)
• The patriotic speaker : consisting of specimens of modern eloquence, together with poetical extracts adapted for recitation, and dramatic pieces for exhibitions / by Robert R. Raymond. (New York : A.S Barnes & Burr ; Chicago ; Geo. & C. W. Sherwood, 1864), by Robert R. Raymond (page images at HathiTrust)
• Lessons in elocution, or, A selection of pieces in prose and verse : for the improvement of youth in reading and speaking / by William Scott ; to which are prefixed elements of gesture, illustrated by four plates, and rules for expressing with propriety the various passions, &c., of the mind ;also, an appendix containing lessons on a new plan. (Boston, Isaiah Thomas, Jr., 1814), by William Scott (page images at HathiTrust)
• A public school reciter, by Bertha M. Skeat ... (London, New York [etc.] Longsmans, Green, and Co., 1898), by Bertha M. Skeat (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Soper's select speaker : containing choicest orations, humorous, dramatic and pathetic readings and recitations, dialogues, drills and tableaux in national, patriotic, old time and modern costume : selections especially for Christmas, New Year's, Easter, Decoration Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, birthdays of authors and statesmen, school, church, home, soldiers' re-unions, temperance meetings, labor days, old settlers' meetings, and all miscellaneous gatherings / by Henry M. Soper ; with special features by his able corps of teachers ; illustrated with original poses by the pupils of the Soper School of Oratory under direction of Eleanor H. Denig. (Lansing, Mich. : P.A. Stone & Co., c1901) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The young ladies' reader : containing rules, observations, and exercises on articulation, pauses, inflections and emphasis : also exercises in reading, in prose and poetry / by William D. Swan. (Philadelphia : Thomas, Cowperthwait, 1851), by William D. Swan (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Book of eloquence : a collection of extracts in prose and verse, from the most famous orators and poets; intended as exercises for declamation in colleges and schools / [compiled] by Charles Dudley Warner. (Cazenovia [New York] : Crandall & Moseley, 1853, [c]1851) (page images at HathiTrust)
• An American selection of lessons in reading and speaking, calculated to improve the mind and refine the taste of youth. To which is prefixed, rules in elocution, and directions for expressing the principal passions of the mind. By Noah Webster, esq. (Philadelphia : Published and sold by David Hogan ;, 1814), by Noah Webster (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Columbian orator : containing a variety of original and selected pieces; together with rules, calculated to improve youth and others in the ornamental and useful art of eloquence / by Caleb Bingham. (Baltimore : Philip H. Nicklin and Co., 1811), by Caleb Bingham (page images at HathiTrust)
• Evenings at school, or, Dramas for my girls / by S.M.A. (New York : D. Appleton, 1883), by Sister Mary Ambrosine (page images at HathiTrust)
• Child's own speaker, composed of recitations, dialogues, motion songs and tableaux for children of six years, by E.C. and L.J. Rook. (Philadelphia, Penn Pub. Co., 1913) (page images at HathiTrust)
• 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., including recitals in prose and verse, selections with musical accompaniments, dialogues, dramas, tableaux, etc., etc. together with rules and instructions for gesture, expression, and cultivation of the voice. Compiled and edited by Henry Davenport Northrop ... (Philadelphia, Pa., Elliott Pub. Co., [cop. 1894]), by Henry Davenport Northrop (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sunday-school selections, comprising a wide range of readings and recitations adapted to church and Sunday-school entertainments and to all gatherings of a moral or religious character; edited by J.H. Bechtel. (Philadelphia, Penn Pub. Co., 1911) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Young folks' recitations, designed for young people of fourteen years, containing selections in both prose and poetry, together with some short dialogues and tableaux; compiled by Mrs. J.W. Shoemaker. (Philadelphia, Penn Pub. Co., 1913) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Young people's speaker designed for young people of twelve years, containing selections in both prose and verse for every season and every occasion, by E.C. and L.J. Rook. (Philadelphia, Penn Pub. Co., 1914) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Young people's speaker; being a choice treasury of new and popular recitations, readings, dialogues, original and adapted, comedies, tableaux ... including descriptive, dramatic, pathetic, humorous recitals ... for schools, lodges, public entertainments ... Compiled and edited by H.D. Northrop. ([Philadelphia, National Pub. Co., cop. 1900]), by Henry Davenport Northrop (page images at HathiTrust)
• Good selections, in prose and poetry, for use in schools and academies, home and church sociables ... By W.M. Jelliffe ... (New York, The author, 1885), by W. M. Jelliffe (page images at HathiTrust)
• The United States speaker: a copious selection of exercises in elocution; consisting of prose, poetry, and dialogue: drawn chiefly from the most approved writers of Great Britain and America: including a variety of pieces suitable for very young speakers ... (Charleston, S. Babcock and Co., 1836), by John E. Lovell (page images at HathiTrust)
• Patriotic quotations relating to American history. The discovery of America, landing of the Pilgrims, the Revolutionary War, Washington, independence, Lincoln, Memorial Day, Grant, Flag Day, etc., etc. By Alice M. Kellogg ... (Philadelphia, The Penn Pub. Co., 1912), by Alice Maude Kellogg (page images at HathiTrust)
• The little speaker, and juvenile reader; being a collection of pieces in prose, poetry, and dialogue, designed for exercises in speaking, and for occasional reading, in primary schools. By Charles Northend ... (New York, A.S. Barnes & Co.; Cincinnati, H.W. Derby & Co.; [etc., etc.], 1856), by Charles Northend (page images at HathiTrust)
• Orations and declamations for young Americans. Edited by H.C. Beauchamp. (Renville, Minn., Star Farmer Print., 1903) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Recitations & dialogues for special days in the Sunday school; arranged by M.E. Priest. (Philadelphia, Westminster Press, 1911-19), by Mary Elizabeth Priest (page images at HathiTrust)
• Selections for repetition from memory at the examinations conducted by the regents of the University of the state of New York in connection with the courses in American literature, German, and French. (Syracuse, C.W. Bardeen, 1896), by James Parsons (page images at HathiTrust)
• Chambers's new reciter, comprising selections from the works of I. Zangwill [and others] (London, W. & R. Chambers, 1901), by R. C. H. Morison (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The reader's guide, containing a notice of the elementary sounds in the English language; instructions for reading both prose and verse, with numerous examples for illustration, and lessons for practice. By John Hall ... (Hartford, Robins & Smith [etc., etc.], 1845), by John Hall (page images at HathiTrust)
• The English reader, or, Pieces in prose and poetry selected from the best writers : designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect, to improve their language and sentiments, and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue ... by Lindley Murray. (York : Printed from Longman and Rees, 1799), by Lindley Murray (page images at HathiTrust)
• The fifth reader / by Lewis B. Monroe. (Philadelphia : Cowperthwait & Co., c1871), by Lewis B. Monroe (page images at HathiTrust)
• The fourth reader / by Lewis B. Monroe. (Philadelphia : Cowperthwait & Co., c1872), by Lewis B. Monroe (page images at HathiTrust)
• Monroe's new fifth reader. (Philadelphia : E.H. Butler & Co., c1884), by Lewis B. Monroe (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national fourth reader : containing a simple comprehensive, and practical treatise on elocution, numerous and classified exercises in reading and declamation, copious notes, and a complete supplementary index / by Richard Greene Parker and J. Madison Watson. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Company, 1872, c1866), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national fourth reader : containing a simple comprehensive, and practical treatise on elocution, numerous and classified exercises in reading and declamation, copious notes, and a complete supplementary index / by Richard Greene Parker and J. Madison Watson. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Company, 1873, c1866), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American first class book, or, Exercises in reading and recitation : selected principally from modern authors of Great Britain and America, and designed for the use of the highest class in publick and private schools / by John Pierpont. (Boston : Cummings, Hilliard & Co. : Richardson & Lord, 1825, c1823), by John Pierpont (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American first class book, or, Exercises in reading and recitation : selected principally from modern authors of Great Britain and America, and designed for the use of the highest class in publick and private schools / by John Pierpont. (Boston : Carter, Hendee & Co., 1832, c1823), by John Pierpont (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American first class book, or, Exercises in reading and recitation : selected principally from modern authors of Great Britain and America, and designed for the use of the highest class in public and private schools / by John Pierpont. (Boston : David H. Williams, 1839, c1835), by John Pierpont (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national reader : a selection of exercises in reading and speaking, designed to fill the same place in the schools of the United States that is held in those of Great Britain by the compilations of Murray, Scott, Enfield, Mylius, Thompson, Ewing and others / by John Pierpont. (Boston : Richardson, Lord, and Holbrook : Hilliard, Gray, Little, and Wilkins, 1831, c1827), by John Pierpont (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national reader; a selection of exercises in reading and speaking, designed to fill the same place in the schools of the United States, that is held in those of Great Britain by the compilations of Murray, Scott, Enfield, Mylius, Thompson, Ewing, and others. By John Pierpont. (Boston, Richardson, 1832), by John Pierpont (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national reader : a selection of exercises in reading and speaking, designed to fill the same place in the schools of the United States, that is held in those of Great Britain by the compilations of Murray, Scott, Enfield, Mylius, Thompson, Ewing, and others / by John Pierpont. (New York : George F. Cooledge, c1835), by John Pierpont (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American popular speaker : designed for the use of schools, lyceums, temperance societies, etc., etc. / by J.R. Sypher. (Philadelphia : Porter & Coates, c1870), by J. R. Sypher (page images at HathiTrust)
• Independent third reader : containing a simple, illustrated treatise on elocution, choice and classified readings, with full notes and a complete index / by J. Madison Watson. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Co., 1876), by J. Madison Watson (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American class-reader : containing a series of lessons in reading : with introductory exercises in articulation, inflection, emphasis, and the other essential elements of correct natural elocution; designed for academies and common schools / by George Willson. (Canandaigua, [N.Y.] : C. Morse, 1836), by George Willson (page images at HathiTrust)
• The primary school reader : designed for the first class in primary schools, and for the lowest class in grammar schools / by William D. Swan. (Philadelphia : Thomas, Cowperthwait, 1844-1848), by William D. Swan (page images at HathiTrust)
• Quotations and select stories : for opening exercises in schools / compiled by George F. Bass. (Chicago : A. Flanagan Co., [1887]), by George F. Bass (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The American preceptor : being a new selection of lessons for reading and speaking : designed for the use of schools / by Caleb Bingham. (New York : Evert Duyckinck, 1817, c1807), by Caleb Bingham (page images at HathiTrust)
• The young orator : consisting of prose, poetry, and dialogues for declamation in schools ; selected from the best authors / by J.L. Blake. (Boston : Lilly, Wait, Coleman and Holden, 1833) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Columbian reader : comprising a new and various selection of elegant extracts in prose and poetry, for the use of schools in the United States, to which is prefixed an introduction on the arts of reading and speaking / by Rodolphus Dickinson. (Boston, Mass. : Pub. by R. P. & C. Williams ; Hallowell, Me. : E. Goodale, 1815), by Rodolphus Dickinson (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Columbian reader, comprising a new and various selection of elegant extracts in prose and poetry, for the use of schools in the United States, to which is prefixed an introduction on the arts of reading and speaking. By Rodolphus Dickinson ... (Boston, Pub. by R. P. & C. Williams, and Ezekiel Goodale, Hallowell. E. Goodale, printer, 1818), by Rodolphus Dickinson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Declamations and dialogues for the Sunday-School. By Prof. J.H. Gilmore. (Boston, H.A. Young & Co., [c1871]), by J. H. Gilmore (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Franklin third reader / by G.S. Hillard and L.J. Campbell ; with illustrations. (New York : Taintor Brothers, Merrill, & Co. ; Boston : William Ware & Company, c1873), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• The sixth reader : consisting of extracts in prose and verse, with biographical and critical notices of the authors : for the use of advanced classes in public and private schools / by G.S. Hillard ; with an introductory treatise on elocution by Mark Bailey. (Boston : Brewer and Tileston, 1865, c1863), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• McGuffey's new fourth eclectic reader : instructive lessons for the young / by Wm. H. McGuffey. (Cincinnati : Winthrop B. Smith & Co. ; New York : Clark, Austin, Maynard & Co., c1857), by William Holmes McGuffey (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Franklin fifth reader : for the use of public and private schools : with an introductory treatise on elocution by Mark Bailey / by G.S. Hillard ; with new and original illustrations. (New York : Taintor Brothers, Merrill, & Co. ; Boston : William Ware and Company, c1871), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American preceptor improved : being a new selection of lessons for reading and speaking : designed for the use of the schools / by Caleb Bingham. (Boston : J. H. A. Frost, 1837), by Caleb Bingham (page images at HathiTrust)
• The handy speaker: comprising fresh selections in poetry and prose, humorous, pathetic, patriotic, for reading clubs, school declamation, home and public entertainments. Combining the selections published in The reading club, nos. 1, 2, 3, 4. By George M. Baker. (Boston, Lee and Shepard Publishers, [c1876]), by George Melville Baker (page images at HathiTrust)
• Exercises in reading and recitations : founded on the enquiry in the elementary constitution of the human voice. (Albany : G. J, Loomis, 1828), by John Barber (page images at HathiTrust)
• When the band played; a book for readers and entertainers ... with illustrations by W.W. Denslow, I. Morgan, J.T. M'Cutcheon, and others. (Chicago, Jamieson-Higgins Co., 1901), by Grace Duffie Boylan (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Columbian speaker, consisting of choice and animated pieces for declamation and reading; selected and adapted by Loomis J. Campbell and Oren Root, jr. (Boston, Lee and Shepard, [1902]), by Loomis J. Campbell (page images at HathiTrust)
• Columbian selections. American patriotism. For home and school. By Henry B. Carrington ... With tributes to Columbus, by Noah Webster, Joel Barlow, Washington Irving, Robert C. Winthrop, Francis Bellamy, Hezekiah Butterworth, Thomas J. Morgan, and President Harrison. (Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott company, 1892), by Henry Beebee Carrington (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American orator, or, Elegant extracts in prose and poetry : comprehending a diversity of oratorical specimens, of the eloquence of popular assemblies, of the bar, of the pulpit, &c. : principally intended for the use of schools and academies : to which are prefixed a dissertation on oratorical delivery and the outlines of gesture / by Increase Cooke. (New Haven : Sidney's Press, for Increase Cooke and Co., 1811), by Increase Cooke (page images at HathiTrust)
• 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 / by William Enfield. (London (St. Paul's Churchyard) : J. Johnson, 1805), by William Enfield (page images at HathiTrust)
• Forensic declamations, for the use of schools and colleges; edited by A. Howry Espenshade. (New York, Boston [etc.] Silver, Burdett, and company, [1901]), by A. Howry Espenshade (page images at HathiTrust)
• The exhibition speaker: containing farces, dialogues, and tableaux, with exercises for declamation in prose and verse: also, a treatise on oratory and elocution, hints on dramatic characters, costumes, position on the stage, making up, etc. (New York, Sheldon & co., [1855]), by P. A. Fitzgerald (page images at HathiTrust)
• Pieces to speak...declamations and dialogues...with helpful notes as to delivery. (Syracuse, Bardeen, 1897), by Harlan Hoge Ballard (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Overton reciter. : Character sketches for recitation. / By Robert Overton, ... edited by Alfred H. Miles. (New York ; Chicago : Fleming H. Revell, [1889?]), by Robert Overton (page images at HathiTrust)
• Days and deeds; a book of verse for children's reading and speaking, compiled by Burton E. Stevenson and Elizabeth B. Stevenson. (Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday, Page & Co., 1918), by Burton Egbert Stevenson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Primary speaker; arranged by Amos M. Kellogg ... for children of ten years. (Philadelphia, Penn Pub. Co., 1917), by Amos M. Kellogg (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American speaker: being a collection of pieces in prose, poetry, and dialogue; designed for exercises in declamation, or for occasional reading in schools. (New York, A.S. Barnes & Co., 1856), by Charles Northend (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Speaker; a quarterly magazine. (New York.) (page images at HathiTrust)
• One hundred choice selections. (Philadelphia : P. Garrett, -1914) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national fourth reader : containing a course of instruction in elocution, exercises in reading and declamation, and copious notes : giving the pronunciation and definitions of words, bibliographical sketches of persons whose names occur in the reading lessons, and the explanation of classical and historical allusions / by Richard G. Parker and J. Madison Watson. (New York : Barnes & Burr, 1864, c1857), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• Swinton's fifth reader and speaker. (New York : American Book Company, c1883), by William Swinton (page images at HathiTrust)
• Werner's directory of elocutionists, readers, lecturers and other public instructors and entertainers ... / edited by Elsie M. Wilbor. (New York : E.S. Werner, 1887) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Kavanaugh's juvenile speaker for very little boys and girls : containing short and easily learned speeches and dialogues, expressly adapted for school celebrations, May-day festivals and other children's entertainments / by Mrs. Russell Kavanaugh. (New York (18 Ann Street) : Dick & Fitzgerald, c1877), by Russell Kavanaugh (page images at HathiTrust)
• New speeches, dialogues and recitations for young children : containing easy pieces in plain language, readily understood by young children and expressly adapted for school exhibitions, Christmas and other juvenile celebrations. (New York : Dick, c1884), by Russell Kavanaugh (page images at HathiTrust)
• New recitations and readings. A choice collection, which has been selected with great care, ... and comprising prose and poetry, serious, humorous, pathetic, comic, temperance, patriotic selections. / Compiled by J.S. Ogilvie. (New York : J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [1893]) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American first class book, or, Exercises in reading and recitation / selected principally from modern authors of Great Britain and America, and designed for the use of the highest class in publick and private schools, by John Pierpont. (Boston : T.P. & J.S. Fowle, [c1823]), by John Pierpont (page images at HathiTrust)
• The sixth reader : consisting of extracts in prose and verse, with biographical and critical notices of the authors : for the use of advanced classes in public and private schools / by G.S. Hillard ; with an introductory treatise on elocution, by Mark Bailey. (Boston : Brewer and Tileston, 1866, c1863), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• Lessons in elocution, or, A selection of pieces in prose and verse : for the improvement of youth in reading and speaking / by William Scott ; to which are prefixed elements of gesture, illustrated by four plates, and rules for expressing with propriety the various passions of the mind, also an appendix containing lessons on a new plan, to which is added an abridgment of Walker's rules for the pronunciation of Greek and Latin proper names, with a list of classical names which occur in the work. (Plymouth, Mass. : Ezra Collier, 1825), by William Scott (page images at HathiTrust)
• The intermediate standard speaker : containing pieces for declamation in schools, colleges, etc. : introductory, or supplementary, to The standard speaker / by Epes Sargent. (Philadelphia : Charles Desilver, 1857), by Epes Sargent (page images at HathiTrust)
• Standard recitations : for the use of Catholic colleges, schools and literary societies. ([S.l. : s.n., n.d.]) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Hutchinson's original recitations, speeches, and dialogues ... / by Rodolphe Hutchinson. (New York : R. Hutchinson, c1907), by Rodolphe Hutchinson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Beecher's recitations and readings : humorous, serious, dramatic, including prose and poetical selections in Dutch, French, Yankee, Irish, Backwoods, Negro, and other dialects / edited by Alvah C. Beecher. (New York : Dick & Fitzgerald, 1874), by Alvah C. Beecher (page images at HathiTrust)
• Harper's school speaker / by James Baldwin. (New York : Harper & Brothers, 1890-91), by James Baldwin (page images at HathiTrust)
• A southern speaker, containing selections from the orations, addresses and writings of the best-known southern orators, southern statesmen and southern authors, together with extracts from the rarest gems of prose and poetry ever written, by D. Barton Ross. (New York : Hinds & Noble, c1901), by D. Barton Ross (page images at HathiTrust)
• Beadle's dime American speaker : comprising gems of elocution and humor, for schools, exhibitions, parlors, etc. (New York : Beadle and Adams, [18--?]), by Orville J. Victor (page images at HathiTrust)
• The fourth reader : for the use of schools / by S.G. Goodrich. (Louisville, Ky. : Morton and Griswold, c1839), by Samuel G. Goodrich (page images at HathiTrust)
• The National primary speaker : consisting of declamations and recitations for pupils from five to ten years of age / edited and compiled by Oliver E. Branch. (New York : Baker & Taylor, 1886) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Quarterly elocutionist. (New York : A. Randall-Diehl, c1875-) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The reader, or reciter; by the assistance of which any person may teach himself to read or recite English prose with the utmost elegance and effect. To which are added, instructions for reading plays. On a plan never before attempted. (London, Printed for T. Cadell jun. and W. Davies, 1799) (page images at HathiTrust)
• English classics, compiled and arranged by Sara Sigourney Rice. (New York, E. S. Werner, 1890), by Sara Sigourney Rice (page images at HathiTrust)
• Elocutionary studies and new recitations, by Anna Randall-Diehl. (New York, E.S. Werner, 1889), by Anna Randall Diehl (page images at HathiTrust)
• Lessons in elocution; or, Miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse, selected from the best authors, for the perusal of persons of taste, and the improvement of youth in reading and speaking: by William Scott ... (Dublin, C. Talbot, 1781), by William Scott (page images at HathiTrust)
• Pieces for prize speaking contests; a collection of over one hundred pieces which have taken prizes in prize speaking contests, comp. and arranged by A. H. Craig and Binney Gunnison. (New York City, Hinds & Noble, c1899), by Asa Hollister Craig (page images at HathiTrust)
• Holiday selections for readings and recitations, specially adapted to Christmas, New Year, Valentine's day, Washington's birthday, Easter, Arbor day, Decoration day, Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving, comp. by Sara Sigourney Rice. (Philadelphia : The Penn publishing company, 1920), by Sara Sigourney Rice (page images at HathiTrust)
• Practical recitations; short pieces for school entertainment for children of thirteen years. (Philadelphia : Penn Pub. Co., 1918), by Amos M. Kellogg (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Evolution of expression / by Charles Wesley Emerson ... A compilation of selections illustrating the four stages of development in art as applied to oratory. In four volumes, with key to each chapter ... (Boston, Emerson college of oratory, Pub. Dept., 1919, c1905), by Charles Wesley Emerson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Little people's dialogues : designed for young people of ten years / Everything original and especially written for this book by Clara J. Denton. (Philadelphia : Penn Pub. Co., c1888), by Clara Janetta Fort Denton (page images at HathiTrust)
• Patriotic selections for supplementary reading, ed. by Edwin Du Bois Shurter. (New York city, L.A. Noble, [c1918]) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national fifth reader : containing a complete and practical treatise on elocution, select and classified exercises in reading and declamation, with biographical sketches, and copious notes : adapted to the use of students in literature / by Richard Greene Parker and J. Madison Watson. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Company, c1866), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• The reciter's treasury of verse, serious and humorous, compiled and edited by Ernest Pertwee. With an introduction on The art of speaking. (London, Routledge; New York, Dutton, [1919]), by Ernest Pertwee (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Choice dialect and other characterizations, containing readings and recitations in Irish, German, Scotch, French, Negro, and other dialects, comp. by Charles C. Shoemaker. (Philadelphia : The Penn Publishing Company, [c1915]), by Charles C. Shoemaker (page images at HathiTrust)
• Patriotic recitations and readings, containing a large number of the most effective, eloquent, instructive and brilliant selections for Fourth of July, Decoration, Arbor and Labor Day, Washington and Lincoln's birthdays, and all other holiday celebrations. (Chicago, F.J. Drake & Co., [c1902]), by Josephine Stafford (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sander's union fifth reader : embracing a full exposition of the principles of rhetorical reading : with numerous exercises for practice, both in prose and poetry from the best writers, and with literary and biographical notes, for the higher classes in schools, academies, etc. / by Charles W. Sanders." (New York : Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor, & Co., 1878, c1867), by Charles W. Sanders (page images at HathiTrust)
• Readings, recitations, and impersonations / by Ermine Owen. (Kirksville, Mo. : Journal Printing, 1893, c1891), by Ermine Owen (page images at HathiTrust)
• The sixth reader : consisting of extracts in prose and verse, with biographical and critical notices of the authors : for the use of advanced classes in public and private schools / by G.S. Hillard ; with an introductory treatise on elocution by Mark Bailey. (Boston : Brewer and Tileston, c1863), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American speaker : containing numerous rules, observations, and exercises on pronunciation, pauses, inflections, accent, and emphasis : also, copious extracts in prose and poetry, calculated to assist the teacher, and to improve the pupil in reading and recitation / by John Frost. (Philadelphia : Thomas, Cowperthwait, & Co., 1845, c1836), by John Frost (page images at HathiTrust)
• Select readings for public and private entertainment : containing choice selections of the most pathetic, gay, humorous, heroic, sublime, and patriotic speeches and poems, accompanied by explanatory notes, together with appropriate elocutionary instructions ... / by L.T. Remlap. (Chicago : G.A. Gaskell, 1885) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Exercises in rhetorical reading : with a series of introductory lessons, particularly designed to familiarize readers with the pauses and other marks in general use, and lead them to the practice of modulation and inflection of the voice / by Richard Green Parker. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Co. ; Cincinnati : H.W. Derby & Co., 1850, c1849), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Young disclaimer : being a collection of pieces in poetry, prose, and dialogue designed for the use of pupils in intermediate schools / [compiled] by Charles Northend. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Co., 1872) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Delight and power in speech; a universal dramatic reader, by Leonard G. Nattkemper and George Wharton James. A new, complete and practical method of securing delight and efficiency in silent and oral reading and private and public speech; together with a large and varied collection of carefully chosen selections in prose and poetry, with chapters on "The cultivation of the memory" and "After dinner speaking." (Pasadena, Calif., The Radiant life press, 1919), by Leonard G. Nattkemper (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national fifth reader : containing a complete and practical treatise on elocution, select and classified exercises in reading and declamation, with biographical sketches, and copious notes : adapted to the use of students in literature / by Richard Greene Parker and J. Madison Watson. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Company, 1874, c1866), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• Wilson's book of recitations and dialogues : with instructions in elocution and declamation : designed as a reading book for classes : and as an assistant to teachers and students in preparing exhibitions / by Floyd B. Wilson. (New York : Dick & Fitzgerald, c1869), by Floyd B. Wilson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Encores / arranged by Edna Chaffee Noble. (Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Training School of Elocution and English Literature, 1891, c1884) (page images at HathiTrust)
• My recitations. (Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott, 1887 [c1886]), by Cora Potter (page images at HathiTrust)
• A bundle o' fents from a Lancashire loom. (Manchester, J. Heywood; [etc., etc., 1866?]), by Benjamin Brierley (page images at HathiTrust)
• Peace and patriotism; selections from poetry and prose, comp. by Elva S. Smith ... (Boston, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., [c1919]), by Elva Sophronia Smith (page images at HathiTrust)
• Recitations, dialogs, monologs, playlets ... (Brooklyn, New York. Riant studio, 1918), by Walter Smith. Griffith (page images at HathiTrust)
• One hundred choice selections in poetry and prose. (Philadelphia : P. Garrett & Co., 1866-1922) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Approved selections for supplementary reading and memorizing in the schools of New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Orleans, and other cities ... brought together under one cover and arranged by grades, by Melvin Hix ... (New York, Hinds, Noble & Eldredge, c1905), by Melvin Hix (page images at HathiTrust)
• Poems of worth, with a prose supplement adapted for use in the study of oral English in elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools. Comp. especially for use in the Warren city schools, by Marjorie B. Rice ... (Cleveland, O., Buehler printcraft co., [c1921]), by Marjorie B. Rice (page images at HathiTrust)
• The art of reading : containing a number of useful rules exemplified by a variety of selected and original pieces, narrative, didactic, argumentative, poetical, descriptive, pathetic, humourous, and entertaining, together with dialogues, speeches, orations, addresses, and harangues : calculated to improve the scholar in reading and speaking with propriety and elegance, and to impress the minds of youth with sentiments of virtue and religion : designed for the use of schools and families / by Daniel Staniford. (Boston : West & Richardson, 1814), by Daniel Staniford (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Columbian orator : containing a variety of original and selected pieces, together with rules, calculated to improve youth and others in the ornamental and useful art of eloquence / by Caleb Bingham. (Boston : J.H.A. Frost, 1832, c1810), by Caleb Bingham (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American orator's own book : a manual of extemporaneous eloquence including a course of discipline for the faculties of discrimination, arrangement and oral discussion and also practical exercises in reading, recitations and declamatory debate : intended for the use of colleges, schools, students of oratory, and all public speakers. (Philadelphia : James Kay, jun. and Brother ; Pittsburgh : C.H. Kay & Co., 1840) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Progressive exercises in rhetorical reading : particularly designed to familiarize the younger classes of readers with the pauses and other marks in general use, and to introduce them to the practice of modulation and inflection of the voice / by R.G. Parker. (Boston : Crocker and Brewster ; New York : Leavitt, Lord, & Co., 1835), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• The rhetorical reader : consisting of instructions for regulating the voice, with a rhetorical notation, illustrating inflection, emphasis, and modulation, and a course of rhetorical exercises : designed for the use of academies and high-schools / by Ebenezer Porter. (Andover, Mass. : Gould and Newman ; New York : Leavitt, Lord and Co., 1841, c1832), by Ebenezer Porter (page images at HathiTrust)
• Standard selections; a collection and adaptation of superior productions from best authors for use in class room and on the platform, arranged and ed. by Robert I. Fulton ... Thomas C. Trueblood ... and Edwin P. Trueblood ... (Boston, New York [etc.] Ginn & company, [c1907]), by Robert I. Fulton (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Choice readings from standard and popular authors, embracing a complete classification of selections, a comprehensive diagram of the principles of vocal expression, and indexes to the choicest readings from Shakespeare, the Bible, and the hymn-books. Compiled and arr. by Robert I. Fulton and Thomas C. Trueblood. (Boston, Ginn, 1884), by Robert I. Fulton (page images at HathiTrust)
• Choice readings from standard and popular authors, embracing a complete classification of selections, a comprehensive diagram of the principles of vocal expression, and indexes to the choicest readings from Shakespeare, the Bible, and the hymn-books. Comp. and arranged by Robert I. Fulton and Thomas C. Trueblood. (Boston, Ginn & Co., 1897), by Robert I. Fulton (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Psychological development of expression : a compilation of selections for use in the study of expression / by Mary A. Blood and Ida Morey Riley. (Chicago : Columbia School of Oratory, 1907, c1894-) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Pearl speaker / compiled by J. W. Graham. (Nashville, Tenn. : Pub. House of the M. E. Church, South, Barbee & Smith, Agents, 1895) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national reader : a selection of exercises in reading and speaking, designed to fill the same place in the schools of the United States that is held in those of Great Britain by the compilations of Murray, Scott, Enfield, Mylius, Thompson, Ewing, and others / by John Pierpont. (Boston : Charles Bowen, 1836, c1835), by John Pierpont (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American first class book : or, Exercises in reading and recitation ... / by John Pierpont. (Boston : Hilliard, Gray, Little, and Wilkins and Richardson, Lord & Holbrook, 1832), by John Pierpont (page images at HathiTrust)
• Independent fifth reader : containing a practical treatise on elocution : illustrated with diagrams, select and classified reading and recitations, with copious notes, and complete supplementary index / by J. Madison Watson. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Company, c1876), by J. Madison Watson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Five-minute declamations. Selected and adapted by Walter K. Fobes. (Boston, Lee and Shepard, [c1885-90]), by Walter K. Fobes (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Elocutionist's annual number comprising new and popular readings, recitations, declamations, dialogues, tableaux, etc. (Philadelphia : J. W. Shoemaker & co., 1873-89) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Shoemaker's best selections for readings and recitations. (Philadelphia, Penn Pub. Co., 1909-1919) (page images at HathiTrust)
• An elocutionary manual : consisting of choice selections from English and American literature ... ; with an introductory essay on the study of literature, and on vocal culture ... / by Hiram Corson ... (Philadelphia : C. Desilver, 1865), by Hiram Corson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Platform and all-round / omp., arranged and written by Stanley Schell. (New York : E.S. Werner & company, c1910-1912), by Stanley Schell (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The little orator, or Primary school speaker. (New York : A.S. Barnes, 1875), by Charles Northend (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The reciter's treasury of verse, serious and humorous : with an introd. on the art of speaking. (London : G. Routledge ; New York : E.P. Dutton, 1904), by Ernest Pertwee (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Monólogos, diálogos y comedias de Salón. Coleccionadas por Benjamín Fernández y Medina. (Montevideo, A. Barreiro y Ramos, 1915), by Benjamín Fernández y Medina (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The national fourth reader : containing a course of instruction in elocution, exercises in reading and declamation, and copious notes : giving the pronunciation and definitions of words, bibliographical sketches of persons whose names occur in the reading lessons, and the explanation of classical and historical allusions / by Richard G. Parker and J. Madison Watson. (New York : Barnes & Burr, 1864, c1857), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• Selections for the illustration of a course of instructions on the rhythmus and utterance of the English language: with an Introductory essay on the application of rhythmical science to the treatment of impediments, and the improvement of our national oratory; and an elementary analysis of the science and practice of elocution, composition, &c. (London, Printed by J. M'Creery, and sold by Messrs. Arch [etc.], 1812), by John Thelwall (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American speaker : a selection of popular, parliamentary and forensic eloquence : particularly calculated for the seminaries in the United States. (Philadelphia : Abraham Small, 1814, c1811) (page images at HathiTrust)
• "Smiles"; a book of recitations for girls, by Alice Lewis Richards. (Akron, O. [The Werner company, printers], 1900), by Alice Lewis Richards (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• "Winks;" a book of recitations for boys. (Boston, New York, H. M. Caldwell co., [c1900]), by Alice Lewis Richards (page images at HathiTrust)
• The officers' speech book, by Charlotte Haber [pseud.] (New York, Creative Studio, [1954]), by Dale H 1902- Morath (page images at HathiTrust)
• The child's speaker : being a collection of pieces for recital in primary schools / by Charles Northend. (New York : A. S. Barnes, [1870]), by Charles Northend (page images at HathiTrust)
• Manual of reading : in 4 parts : orthophony, class methods, gesture, and elocution : designed for teachers and student / by H.L.D. Potter. (New York : Harper & Brothers, 1889, c1871), by H. L. D. Potter (page images at HathiTrust)
• Best things from best authors. (Philadelphia : National school of elocution and oratory, 1883-), by Shoemaker's best selections (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Sunbeams : a choice collection of good, useful, and appropriate recitations designed for home amusement and school entertainment. (Chicago ; Philadelphia : L.P. Miller, 1889) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Lincoln literary collection, designed for school room and family circle : containing more than six hundred favorite selections in prose and poetry, sections for Arbor day, Bird day, Decoration day, days with the poets, etc. [By] J. P. McCaskey ... (New York. Cincinnati [etc.] American book company, [c1897]), by John Piersol McCaskey (page images at HathiTrust)
• The second primary reader : consisting of extracts in prose and verse, with exercises in enunciation : for the use of the second classes in primary schools. (Boston : Swan, Brewer and Tileston ; Cleveland : Ingham & Bragg, 1860), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American Union speaker : containing standard and recent selections in prose and poetry : for recitation and declamation, in schools, academies and colleges : with introductory remarks on elocution, and explanatory notes / by John D. Philbrick. (Boston : Taggard and Thompson, 1868), by John D. Philbrick (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national fourth reader : containing a simple, comprehensive, and practical treatise on elocution, numerous and classified exercises in reading and declamation, copious notes, and a complete supplementary index / by Richard Greene Parker and J. Madison Watson. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Co., 1869, c1866), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• McGuffey's new sixth eclectic reader : exercises in rhetorical reading, with introductory rules and examples / by W.H. McGuffey. (Cincinnati : W.B. Smith ; New York: Clark, Austin & Smith, c1857), by William Holmes McGuffey (page images at HathiTrust)
• An essay on elocution : with elucidatory passages from various authors to which are added remarks on reading prose and verse, with suggestions to instructors of the art. (Albany : W. C. Little, 1856 [c.1843]), by John Hanbury Dwyer (page images at HathiTrust)
• The New York speaker : a selection of pieces designed for academic exercises in elocution / by Warren P. Edgarton ; with introductory remarks on declamation by William Russell. (New York : Mason Brothers, 1860, c1857) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The common school speaker; a new collection of original and selected pieces, for reading and recitation. By William B. Fowle ... (New Haven, S. Babcock; Boston, Fowle & Capen, 1844), by William Bentley Fowle (page images at HathiTrust)
• The little speaker, and juvenile reader : being a collection of pieces in prose, poetry, and dialogue, designed for exercises in speaking, and for occasional reading, in primary schools / by Charles Northend. (New York : S.A. Rollo & Co., 1859, c1849), by Charles Northend (page images at HathiTrust)
• The little speaker, and juvenile reader : being a collection of pieces in prose, poetry, and dialogue, designed for exercises in speaking, and for occasional reading, in primary schools / by Charles Northend. (New York : Collins & Brother, c1849), by Charles Northend (page images at HathiTrust)
• The intermediate standard speaker, containing pieces for declamation in schools, colleges, etc. Introductory, or supplementary, to The standard speaker. By Epes Sargent. (Philadelphia, C. Desilver, 1858), by Epes Sargent (page images at HathiTrust)
• Lusus Alteri Westmonasterienses sive prologi et epilogi : ad fabulas in Sti. Petri Collegio actas qui exstrabant collecti et justa quoad licuit annorum serie ordinati / curantibus, Jacobo Mure, Henrico Bull, Carolo B. Scott. (London : J.H. et J. Parker, 1863-), by England) Westminster School (London (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The intermediate reader : for the use of schools : with an introductory treatise on reading and the training of the vocal organs / by G.S. Hillard ; with original illustrations. (Boston : Brewer and Tileston ; New York : J.W. Schermerhorn & Co., c1863), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• The primary union speaker : containing original and selected pieces for declamation and recitation in primary schools / by John D. Philbrick. (Boston : Taggard & Thompson, 1866), by John D. Philbrick (page images at HathiTrust)
• The model speaker : consisting of exercises in prose and poetry : for the use of schools, academies, and colleges / by Philip Lawrence. (Philadelphia : Eldredge & Bro., 1871), by Philip Lawrence (page images at HathiTrust)
• A first class reader : consisting of extracts, in prose and verse, with biographical and critical notices of the authors : for the use of advanced classes in public and private schools / by G.S. Hillard. (Boston : Swan, Brewer and Tileston ; Cleveland : Ingham & Bragg, 1861, c1857), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• The sixth reader : consisting of extracts in prose and verse, with biographical and critical notices of the authors : for the use of advanced classes in public and private schools / by G.S. Hillard ; with an introductory treatise on elocution Mark Bailey. (Philadelphia : Eldredge and Brother, c1863), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• A second class reader : consisting of extracts, in prose and verse, for the use of the second classes in public and private schools : with an introductory treatise on reading and the training of the vocal organs / by G.S. Hillard. (Boston : Hickling, Swan and Brewer ; Cleveland : Ingham and Bragg, 1858, c1856), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• The sixth reader : consisting of extracts in prose and verse, with biographical and critical notices of the authors : for the use of advanced classes in public and private schools / by G.S. Hillard ; with an introductory treatise on elocution by Mark Bailey. (New York : Taintor Brothers, Merrill & Co., 1863), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• The student's speaker : a new collection of original and selected pieces in prose, dialogues, and poetry : designed to furnish suitable pieces for speaking in schools and at public examinations / by J.S. Denman. (New York : Pratt, Woodford & Co., 1853), by J. S. Denman (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national fourth reader : containing a course of instruction in elocution, exercises in reading and declamation, and copious notes : giving the pronunciation and definitions of words, biographical sketches of persons whose names occur in the reading lessons, and the explanation of classical and historical allusions / by Richard G. Parker and J. Madison Watson. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Burr, 1859, c1857), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• An essay on elocution : with elucidatory passages from various authors, to which are added remarks on reading prose and verse, with suggestions to instructors of the art. (Albany : Weare C. Little, 1845 [c1843]), by John Hanbury Dwyer (page images at HathiTrust)
• Exercises in rhetorical reading : with a series of introductory lessons, particularly designed to familiarize readers with the pauses and other marks in general use, and lead them to the practice of modulation and inflection of voice / by Richard Green Parker. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Co. ; Cincinnati : H.W. Derby & Co., 1849), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American orator, or, Elegant extracts in prose and poetry : comprehending a diversity of oratorical specimens, of the eloquence of popular assemblies, of the bar, of the pulpit, &c. Principally intended for the use of schools and academies. To which are prefixed a dissertation on oratorical delivery and the outlines of gesture / by Increase Cooke. (New Haven (Conn.) : Sidney's Press, for John Babcock & Son, New-Haven, and S. & W.R. Babcock, Charleston, S.C., 1819) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A third class reader : consisting of extracts in prose and verse, for the use of the third classes in public and private schools : with an introductory treatise on reading and the training of vocal organs / by G.S. Hillard. (Boston : Swan, Brewer and Tileston, c1857), by George Stillman Hillard (page images at HathiTrust)
• The reader and speaker : containing lessons for rhetorical reading and declamation / by Samuel Putnam. (New York : French & Adlard, 1836), by Samuel Putnam (page images at HathiTrust)
• The district school reader, or, Exercises in reading and speaking : designed for the highest class in public and private schools / by William D. Swan. (Philadelphia : Thomas Cowperthwait & Co., c1845), by William D. Swan (page images at HathiTrust)
• The national fifth reader : containing a treatise on elocution, exercises in reading and declamation, with biographical sketches, and copious notes : adapted to the use of students in English and American literature / by Richard G. Parker and J. Madison Watson. (New York : A.S. Barnes & Burr, 1863, c1857), by Richard Green Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American common-school reader and speaker: being a selection of pieces in prose and verse, with rules for reading and speaking. By John Goldsbury and William Russell. (Boston, C. Tappan, 1844), by John Goldsbury (page images at HathiTrust)
• The standard speaker : containing exercises in prose and poetry for declamation in schools, academies, lyceums, colleges, newly translated or compiled from celebrated orators, authors and popular debaters, ancient and modern, a treatise on oratory and elocution, notes explanatory and biographical / by Epes Sargent. (Philadelphia : Charles Desilver, 1856, c1852), by Epes Sargent (page images at HathiTrust)
• The exhibition speaker containing farce dialogue and tableaux with exercises for declamation in prose and verse. : Also, a treatise on oratory and elocutions, hints on dramatic characters / Carefully compiled and arranged for school exhibitions, by P. A. Fitzgerald, esq.; to which is added a complete system of calisthenics and gymnastics, with instructions for teachers and pupils, illustrated with fifty engravings. (New York : Sheldon, Lamport & Blakeman; Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & co., [etc., etc.], 1856), by P. A. Fitzgerald (page images at HathiTrust)
• The primary standard speaker / Containing original and selected pieces, especially adapted to declamation. For the youngest pupils. By Epes Sargent ... (Philadelphia : C. Desilver, 1857), by Epes Sargent (page images at HathiTrust)
• 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 are prefixed two essays. By William Enfield. (London, Printed by A. Wilson for J. Johnson [etc.], 1808), by William Enfield (page images at HathiTrust)
• 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. (London, Printed for W. Osborne, 1797), by William Enfield (page images at HathiTrust)
• The ideal speaker for young people : gleanings from the poets for home and school entertainments / compiled by Matilda Blair. (Springfield, Mass. : McLoughlin Bros., c1905), by Matilda Blair (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American preceptor; being a new selection of lessons for reading and speaking. Designed for the use of schools. (Boston, Printed by Manning and Loring, 1811), by Caleb Bingham (page images at HathiTrust)
• The rhetorical reader : consisting of instructions for regulating the voice, with a rhetorical notation, illustrating inflection, emphasis, and modulation, and a course of rhetorical exercises : designed for the use of academies and high-schools / by Ebenezer Porter. (New York : Mark H. Newman, c1835), by Ebenezer Porter (page images at HathiTrust)
• Young American speaker and manual of oratory : being a choice treasury of new and popular recitatons, readings, dialogues, original and adapted comedies, tableaux, etc. comprising the best selections from the most celebrated authors and composers ... / compiled and edited by Henry Davenport Northrop. (Philadelphia : International Pub. Co., 1895) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Galloping sounds. (Boston, Expression Co., [1946]), by Stanley Humphreys Ainsworth (page images at HathiTrust)
• The little orator : or, Primary school speaker. (New York : A.S. Barnes, 1872), by Charles Northend (page images at HathiTrust)
• Hallowe'en festivities, by Stanley Schell. (New York, E.S. Werner Pub., c1903), by Stanley Schell (page images at HathiTrust)
• The model 20th century speaker : a book of entertainment for home, school and church : recitations, readings, plays, drills, tableux, etc., together with rules for physical culture and for the training of the voice and the use of gesture, according to the Delsarte system / by Frances Putnam Pogle. Numerous new and original musical compositions for special entertainments, etc. : with many old favorites / compiled and written by George M. Vickers. ([S.l. : s.n.], c1902) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Julia and Annie Thomas's favorite selections. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Company, c1905), by Julia Thomas (page images at HathiTrust)
• Platform recitations / compiled and arranged by Elise West. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Co., c1906), by Elise West (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sixteen 2-character plays, also encores / text and stage-business edited and revised by Pauline Phelps and Marion Short. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Company, c1906), by Pauline Phelps (page images at HathiTrust)
• Thanksgiving celebrations / compiled and arranged by Stanley Schell. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Co., c1907), by Stanley Schell (page images at HathiTrust)
• World classics / compiled and arranged by Sara Sigourney Rice. (New York : Edgar S. Werner, 1899), by Sara Sigourney Rice (page images at HathiTrust)
• [All round]. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Company, c1902) (page images at HathiTrust)
• [Arranged selections] / compiled and arranged by Elise West. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Company, c1899), by Elise West (page images at HathiTrust)
• Dialect selections / compiled and arranged by Pauline Phelps. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Company, c1899), by Pauline Phelps (page images at HathiTrust)
• Commencement week / compiled, arranged or written by Stanley Schell. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Company, c1915), by Stanley Schell (page images at HathiTrust)
• [For religious occasions] / compiled and arranged by Elsie M. Wilbor. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Co., c1892), by Elsie M. Wilbor (page images at HathiTrust)
• Monologues / compiled and arranged by Stanley Schell. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Company, c1912), by Stanley Schell (page images at HathiTrust)
• Helen Potter's impersonations. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Co., 1891) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Graduation day / compiled and arranged by Stanley Schell. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Company, c1915), by Stanley Schell (page images at HathiTrust)
• Complete course in public speaking, by Joseph A. Mosher ... (New York, The Macmillan company, 1925), by Joseph Albert Mosher (page images at HathiTrust)
• Favourite recitations of favourite actors / edited by Percy Cross Standing. (London : T.C. & E.P. Jack, 1902), by Percy Cross Standing (page images at HathiTrust)
• De Witt's perfect orator. Comprising a great number of readings, recitations, dialogues and harangues ... Added to which are very carefully composed prefatory remarks ... Together with a number of useful suggestions as to the stage arrangements, making the costumes, scenery ... Ed. and comp. by Henry L. Williams ... (New York, R.M. De Witt, [c1872]), by Henry Llewellyn Williams (page images at HathiTrust)
• White House hand-book of oratory : being a carefully selected collection of patriotic speeches and essays : with gems of literature, prose and poetry, adapted for readings and recitations at home and on public occasions together with an exhaustive summary of the principles of elocution and oratory, with exercises in voice and gesture / edited by Charles E. Chadman. (Chicago : F.J. Drake, 1899), by Charles E. Chadman (page images at HathiTrust)
• A well-planned course in reading with elocutionary advice; arranged for the use of classes in elocution and reading, by Caroline B. Le Row. (New York city, Hinds & Noble, c1901), by Caroline B. Le Row (page images at HathiTrust)
• Excelsior selections of prose and poetry ... for public and parlor recitation and reading. (New York, Excelsior Pub. House, 1890 [c1884]), by T. J. Carey (page images at HathiTrust)
• America's recitation book, comp. and arranged by Caroline B. Le Row. (New York, E.S. Werner, c1893), by Caroline B. Le Row (page images at HathiTrust)
• America's recitation book / compiled and arranged by Caroline B. Le Row. (New York : Edgar S. Werner & Company, c1892), by Caroline B. Le Row (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reading and elocution: theoretical and practical. By Anna T. Randall. (New York, Chicago, Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co., 1872, [c1869]), by Anna Randall Diehl (page images at HathiTrust)
• Osgood's progressive fifth reader : embracing a system of instruction in the principles of elocution, and selections for reading and speaking from the best English and American authors : designed for the use of academies and the highest classes in public and private schools / by Lucius Osgood. (Pittsburgh : A.H. English & Co., c1858), by Lucius Osgood (page images at HathiTrust)
• The American elocutionist and dramatic reader ... / By Joseph A. Lyons, A.M. With an elaborate introduction on elocution and vocal culture, by the Rev. M.B. Brown ... (Philadelphia : E.H. Butler & company, 1872), by Joseph Aloysius Lyons (page images at HathiTrust)
• Osgood's progressive second reader : embracing progressive lessons in reading and spelling / by Lucius Osgood. (Pittsburgh : A.H. English & Co., c1855), by Lucius Osgood (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Christian orator; or, A collection of speeches : delivered on public occasions before religious benevolent societies. To which is prefixed and abridgment of Walker's Elements of elocution. Designed for the use of colleges, academies and schools / By a gentlement of Massachusetts. (Baltimore : Cushing & Jewett, 1818), by Samuel Etheridge (page images at HathiTrust)
• The complete speaker and reciter for home, school, church and platform : recitations, readings, plays, drills, tableaux, etc. ... / By Frances P. Hoyle ... ([Philadelphia, c1905]), by Frances P. Hoyle (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The Speaker; a quarterly magazine of successful readings. (Philadelphia, Pearson Brothers; New York City, Hines, Noble & Eldredge.) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The speaker's garland and literary bouquet. (Philadelphia : The Penn publishing company, 1909-), by Phineas Garrett (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Evolution of Expression, Volume 2—Revised: A Compilation of Selections Illustrating the Four Stages of Development in Art As Applied to Oratory; Twenty-Eighth Edition, by Charles Wesley Emerson (Gutenberg ebook)
• The Universal Reciter: 81 Choice Pieces of Rare Poetical Gems (Gutenberg ebook)
• The Speaker, No. 5: Volume II, Issue 1: December, 1906., ed. by Paul M. Pearson (Gutenberg ebook)
• The Ontario High School Reader, by Aletta E. Marty (Gutenberg ebook)
• Standard Selections: A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From: Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform, ed. by Edwin P. Trueblood, Thomas C. Trueblood, and Robert I. Fulton (Gutenberg ebook)
• Successful Recitations, ed. by Alfred H. Miles (Gutenberg ebook)
• The Illustrated London Reading Book (Gutenberg ebook)

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