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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.

Publication Details

Philadelphia: J. Maxwell, 1827 CE.

“With over 30 diagrams and charts, including myriad musical notations to show the pitch and duration of syllables, the text offers a systematic notation for the description of speech sounds, followed by a detailed treatise on elocution, used for generations to teach oratory, articulation, and speech therapy" (ANB). Digital facsimile from Google Books at this link.

Thematic Classifications

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Entry Number#13241
Permanent Linkhttps://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/15506
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Geographic Context

Publication place: Philadelphia