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William Pittenger

6 books

William Pittenger was an American author and speaker known for his works on public speaking and historical narratives. He gained prominence with his book "Capturing a Locomotive: A History of Secret Service in the Late War," which recounts his experiences during the Civil War. Pittenger also contributed significantly to the field of oratory, offering practical advice in titles such as "How to Become a Public Speaker" and "Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It." His writings reflect a blend of personal experience and instructional guidance, making him a notable figure in both historical and rhetorical literature.

Books by This Author

6 titles
Capturing a Locomotive: A History of Secret Service in the Late War. cover Capturing a Locomotive: A History of Secret Service in the Late War. William Pittenger Daring and Suffering: A History of the Great Railroad Adventure cover Daring and Suffering: A History of the Great Railroad Adventure William Pittenger Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It cover Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It William Pittenger How to Become a Public Speaker / Showing the best manner of arranging thought so as to gain / conciseness, ease and fluency in speech cover How to Become a Public Speaker / Showing the best manner of arranging thought so as to gain / conciseness, ease and fluency in speech William Pittenger Oratory Sacred and Secular; Or, The Extemporaneous Speaker / With Sketches of the Most Eminent Speakers of All Ages cover Oratory Sacred and Secular; Or, The Extemporaneous Speaker / With Sketches of the Most Eminent Speakers of All Ages William Pittenger Toasts and Forms of Public Address for Those Who Wish to Say the Right Thing in the Right Way cover Toasts and Forms of Public Address for Those Who Wish to Say the Right Thing in the Right Way William Pittenger