New Century Speaker and Writer: Being a Standard Work on Composition and Oratory

** "New Century Speaker and Writer: Being a Standard Work on Composition and Oratory" by Henry Davenport Northrop is a manual designed to elevate writing and public speaking skills, aimed at students hoping to master these crafts. The volume acts as a thorough toolkit, furnishing students with model readings and recitations crafted by well-known writers, emphasizing mastery of writing and public speaking. Northrup's narrative emphasizes the vital necessity of being clear and elegant in one's writing, noting how expressing oneself well is an essential component of education. The textbook emphasizes overcoming apprehension of composition assignments, and shares that many successful writers have also dealt with similar challenges. Readers are given instructions on writing, including developing their own personal styles, selecting good topics, and the importance of language. **