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Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Donald Cross Bryant · 1969
72/100
👍 Worth It
At 600-plus pages from established rhetoric scholars, this is a genuinely comprehensive academic treatment, not a quick skim. It's dated in its examples, but the depth and multi-edition track record speak to real substance.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety88
Substance / usefulness82
Craft & writing70
Originality55
Evidence & accuracy60
Hype vs delivers42
Age-fit76
Human-eye read62
Penny’s verdict72
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