Dickson School of Memory, Chicago, 1910.  Hard cover, 192 pages followed by a 32-page lecture delivered in 1909 to the Metaphysical Society in Los Angeles, California.  Boards show some corner and spine end wear, small tear to cloth at lower spine, a few marks on boards; binding sound with headbands.  Prior owner’s name on FEP; remainder of interior clean and unmarked.  Decorative page begins each part of the text.  ‘Nearly every person is called upon on occasions to speak a few words in public, and one who has had training welcomes the opportunity.  For those who have not had this training this book is especially prepared.  It presents the prospective speaker with the necessary material together with instructions and suggestions that enable him to do justice to the occasion.’ (from Preface)