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The first position of the right foot , noted R. 1 . The upper part of the figure represents the elevation of the position , the lower the plan . Fig . 2 , and 7. In this position the right foot ( advanced before the left about the ...
The first position of the right foot , noted R. 1 . The upper part of the figure represents the elevation of the position , the lower the plan . Fig . 2 , and 7. In this position the right foot ( advanced before the left about the ...
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Changes of position or steps are considered to be executed only by the foot on which the body is not supported , for that foot alone is free . Should it be required to move the foot which supports the body , ( suppose the left foot in ...
Changes of position or steps are considered to be executed only by the foot on which the body is not supported , for that foot alone is free . Should it be required to move the foot which supports the body , ( suppose the left foot in ...
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passions of whatsoever kind , the corresponding hand and foot advance together . Those passions which incline us to advance towards their object , as love , desire , anger , or revenge , naturally cause the corresponding hand and foot ...
passions of whatsoever kind , the corresponding hand and foot advance together . Those passions which incline us to advance towards their object , as love , desire , anger , or revenge , naturally cause the corresponding hand and foot ...
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Contents
Chironomia or a Treatise on Rhetorical Delivery | 1 |
Of the Voice | 27 |
Of the VoiceGeneral Precepts | 67 |
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| Title | Chironomia: Or, A Treatise on Rhetorical Delivery Landmarks in rhetoric and public address |
| Author | Gilbert Austin |
| Editors | Mary Margaret Robb, Lester Thonssen |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Southern Illinois University Press, 1966 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 26 Feb 2008 |
| ISBN | 0809302292, 9780809302291 |
| Length | 583 pages |
| Subjects | › Language Arts & Disciplines / General |
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