Specimens of English Composition: For Use in College Classes in Rhetoric and Composition is a book written by Howard B. Grose Jr. and first published in 1909. The book is intended for use in college classes and serves as a guide for students studying rhetoric and composition. The book is a collection of essays, speeches, and other written works from a variety of authors. The purpose of the book is to provide students with examples of well-written English compositions that they can analyze and learn from. The works are organized thematically, covering topics such as literature, history, and politics.In addition to the compositions themselves, the book includes commentary and analysis from the author. Grose Jr. provides explanations of the rhetorical techniques used in each composition and offers suggestions for how students can apply these techniques in their own writing.Overall, Specimens of English Composition is a valuable resource for students of rhetoric and composition. It provides a diverse range of high-quality compositions that students can use to improve their own writing skills.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.