Clarence Stratton was an American author in the field of public speaking and rhetoric, commonly classified under inspirational and personal growth, with one work held in this collection. He compiled the public speaking textbook Public Speaking, which centers on the subject of public speaking and addresses readers who wish to improve their oral expression and ability to speak before an audience. Based on the available material, his writing emphasizes speech techniques and rhetorical training, is textbook-like in nature, and is strongly practical. Because public information is limited, details of his life such as birth and death years, education, and professional career cannot be confirmed; this entry is based mainly on his extant work and its category, without speculation about his biography.