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""The Southern Student's Hand-Book of Selections for Reading and Oratory,"" compiled by John Garland James and originally published in 1879, is a fascinating collection of speeches, poems, and excerpts intended to cultivate eloquence and rhetorical skill. This volume offers a unique window into the literary tastes and values of the post-Civil War South. The selections reflect the era's emphasis on classical education and the art of public speaking. This book serves as a valuable resource for students of rhetoric, history, and Southern literature, offering insights into the cultural and intellectual landscape of the late 19th century. The included orations and literary pieces provide a glimpse into the historical context and enduring themes that shaped the American South. It is a worthwhile addition to any collection focused on American history and rhetorical studies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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