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... derable difference both in the opinion and practice of writers . While some contend that nature as- sisted by good sense is sufficient , combined with ordinary training in elementary instruction , to form a good 2 THE ART OF READING .
... derable difference both in the opinion and practice of writers . While some contend that nature as- sisted by good sense is sufficient , combined with ordinary training in elementary instruction , to form a good 2 THE ART OF READING .
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... practice of proper exercises , and the example of teachers and others who enjoy the reputation of reading with propriety . But even when due attention is given to all these particulars , a reader seldom succeeds in gaining the attention ...
... practice of proper exercises , and the example of teachers and others who enjoy the reputation of reading with propriety . But even when due attention is given to all these particulars , a reader seldom succeeds in gaining the attention ...
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... practice of reciting , if pursued at all , re- quires to be superintended by a teacher of culti- vated taste and judgment . No one can doubt the advantage to be derived from committing to memory the noble sentiments of our great poets ...
... practice of reciting , if pursued at all , re- quires to be superintended by a teacher of culti- vated taste and judgment . No one can doubt the advantage to be derived from committing to memory the noble sentiments of our great poets ...
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... practice of repeating either prose or poetry with due attention to a firm and distinct articu- lation may be made a beneficial elocutionary exercise . 9 CHAP . II . ON ELEMENTARY SOUNDS AND LETTERS ∞ THE ART OF READING .
... practice of repeating either prose or poetry with due attention to a firm and distinct articu- lation may be made a beneficial elocutionary exercise . 9 CHAP . II . ON ELEMENTARY SOUNDS AND LETTERS ∞ THE ART OF READING .
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... practice with the peasants , when they wish to clear a portion of the forest that may have been allotted them , to effect it by burning . This not only saves them the infinite labour of removing the thick underwood , and facilitates the ...
... practice with the peasants , when they wish to clear a portion of the forest that may have been allotted them , to effect it by burning . This not only saves them the infinite labour of removing the thick underwood , and facilitates the ...
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