Before An Audience Or The Use Of The Will In Public Speaking Talks To The Students Of The University Of St. Andrews And The University Of Aberdeen (1886)

Before An Audience Or The Use Of The Will In Public Speaking: Talks To The Students Of The University Of St. Andrews And The University Of Aberdeen (1886) is a book written by Nathan Sheppard. The book is a guide for students who wish to improve their public speaking skills. It contains a series of talks that Sheppard gave to students at the University of St. Andrews and the University of Aberdeen.The book focuses on the use of willpower in public speaking. Sheppard argues that the key to successful public speaking is the ability to control one's thoughts and emotions. He provides practical advice on how to develop this skill, including exercises to strengthen the will and techniques for overcoming stage fright.The book also covers other important topics related to public speaking, such as the use of gestures, voice modulation, and the importance of preparation. Sheppard emphasizes the need for students to practice their speaking skills regularly and to seek feedback from others in order to improve.Overall, Before An Audience Or The Use Of The Will In Public Speaking is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills. Sheppard's insights and advice are still relevant today, over a century after the book was first published.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.