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Carnegie, Dale; Thomas, Lowell (Introduction) : Public Speaking: A Practical Course for Business Men

American Institute of Banking, New York, 1926

Original publisher's blue cloth binding with gilt decorations and lettering on spine. 5 1/4" x 7 1/2." 583 pages, complete. Former ownership signature in black ink of Harry Buss on front pastedown. Bookplate of Henry Buss on front free endpaper. Pages and covers are very clean and intact. Very minimal, if any, wear on edges of covers. Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) was an American writer and lecturer best-known for his writings and teachings on self-improvement. Carnegie grew up on a rural farm, worked his way out of poverty, and found his true calling by coaching and teaching people on public speaking and how to better themselves in other areas of their lives. This book is a comprehensive guide on how to improve one's speaking and presentation skills. It precedes one of his most famous books, How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936), by about ten years. Chapters in this book are the following: "Developing Courage and Self-Confidence," "Self-Confidence Through Preparation," "How Famous Speakers Prepared Their Addresses," "The Improvement of Memory," "Keeping the Audience Awake," "Essential Elements in Successful Speaking," "The Secret of Good Delivery," "Platform Presence and Personality," "How to Open a Talk," "Capturing Your Audience at Once," "How to Close a Talk," "How to Make Your Meaning Clear," "How to Be Impressive and Convincing," "How to Interest Your Audience," "How to Get Action," and "Improving Your Diction.". Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover

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