Essays On Rhetoric: Abridged Chiefly From Dr. Blair's Lectures On That Science (1801) Paperback - 2010

Essays On Rhetoric: Abridged Chiefly From Dr. Blair�������s Lectures On That Science (1801) is a book written by Hugh Blair, which contains a collection of essays on the topic of rhetoric. The book is an abridged version of Dr. Blair's lectures on the subject, which were delivered to students at the University of Edinburgh in the late 18th century. The essays cover a range of topics related to the art of persuasive communication, including the principles of effective argumentation, the use of language to convey meaning and emotion, and the importance of style and delivery in public speaking. The book is intended for students of rhetoric, as well as anyone interested in the history and theory of persuasive communication. It is considered a classic work in the field of rhetoric and has been widely studied and referenced by scholars and educators for over two centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.