Description
Vintage hardcover has some fading and wear. The pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This vintage copy of “General Speech, an Introduction” by Albert Craig Baird offers a fascinating glimpse into the study of public speaking and rhetoric in the mid-20th century. Published as part of McGraw-Hill’s esteemed “Series in Speech,” this work was likely a standard textbook for college students and aspiring orators during its time. Baird, a respected scholar in the field of communication studies, aimed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the art of effective speech delivery, covering topics such as voice projection, body language, and persuasive techniques.
While the book’s exterior shows signs of its age, with fading and wear to the hardcover, the clean pages and secure binding suggest that this copy has been well-preserved by a previous owner who valued its content. For collectors of vintage academic texts or those interested in the history of public speaking instruction, this book offers a unique glimpse into the educational practices and rhetorical philosophies of a bygone era. Additionally, readers with a passion for oratory and communication skills may find Baird’s insights and advice still relevant and applicable today, despite the book’s age.
