The Philosophy of the Human Voice Embracing Its Physiological History; Together with a System of Principles, by which Criticism in the Art of Elocution May be Rendered Intelligible, and Instruction, Definite and Comprehensive. To which is Added A Brief Analysis of Song and Recitative - Rush, James (Philadelphia Grigg & Elliott, 1833)
Originally published in 1827
Book on the art of elocution, one of the five core disciplines of pronunciation, which was the art of delivering speeches, in Western classical rhetoric.
Concerns primarily the speaking voice. Only last 23 pages concern the singing voice.
Keywords: 19th Century (1801-1900); Rhetoric; Method; Elocution; USA