Review of The essentials of public speaking

Abstract

Reviews the book, The essentials of public speaking by Joseph A. Mosher (1917). Professor Mosher's book aims to embody in clear and concise form the essentials of practical extempore speaking. It does not aspire to the rank of a work on oratory, but is confined to the more restricted area of practical address, calculated to minister to the requirements of the great body of students, teachers, lawyers, doctors, business men, and similar people who need to express their ideas clearly, forcefully, and practically. The author explains that the book is the outcome of his experience in helping men-students, business and professional men-to develop their ability to speak effectively. The reading of the Essentials of Public Speaking emphasizes anew the part which the instructor plays in any course on oral address. No text-book has been, and it is safe to say, no text-book will be, written which will take the place of a careful and sympathetic instructor. But those who wish a brief account of the essentials of extempore speaking will not go astray if they consult Professor Mosher's volume. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)