This book is divided into four sections:<br><br>Section I. - General Suggestions for Speakers,<br>Section II. - Public Speaking Self-Taught at Home,<br>Section III. - The Speaker at his Task,<br>Section IV. - Materials for Use in Preparing Speeches.<br><br>It has been prepared chiefly for those who do not understand the Art of Public Speaking.<br><br>The manner in which the book is prepared makes it possible for one to be his own teacher.<br><br>The emphasis is upon Section II, which provides Two Methods for learning, at home, how to meet the inevitable time when one shall be called upon unexpectedly to "Say a few words" or upon short notice to "Make a speech."<br><br>However, Sections I, III, and IV contain practical assistance, in Advice and Material, for those who are already competent speakers.