The School and College Speaker is a book compiled by Wilmot Brookings Mitchell and first published in 1901. It is a collection of speeches and orations that are intended to be used by students in schools and colleges for various occasions such as debates, declamations, and public speaking events. The book contains speeches on a wide range of topics, including patriotism, history, science, literature, and religion. It includes speeches by notable figures such as Abraham Lincoln, William Shakespeare, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book is organized into sections based on the type of speech, such as persuasive speeches, humorous speeches, and speeches for special occasions. Each speech is accompanied by an introduction that provides context and background information. The School and College Speaker is a valuable resource for students and educators who are looking for examples of effective public speaking and persuasive rhetoric.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.