The Reciter's Treasury of Prose and Drama Part 1: Serious and Humorous is a book written by Ernest Pertwee and published in 1904. This book is a collection of recitations, speeches, and monologues that can be used for public speaking, performances, or simply for personal enjoyment. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing serious and dramatic pieces, while the second part contains humorous and comedic pieces. The serious section includes works from famous authors such as William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Lord Byron, while the humorous section features pieces from authors such as Mark Twain and Lewis Carroll. The book is intended for anyone who enjoys reciting or performing poetry and prose, or for those who are looking for material for public speaking or performance events. Overall, The Reciter's Treasury of Prose and Drama Part 1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in literature, public speaking, or performance.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.