The purpose of the compilers of this volume is:? <p> First, to provide some new material in poetry and eloquence that has never before appeared in books of this character, in addition to many standard selections familiar to the general public; <p> Second, to furnish selections that will stand the test of literary criticism and at the same time prove to be popular and successful for public entertainment; <p> Third, to offer for the use of classes in public speaking such...
