The Manual of Phonography (Classic Reprint)

Benn Pitman, Jerome B. Howard

ISBN 10: 1331965187 / ISBN 13: 9781331965183

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of shorthand, offering a comprehensive guide to a system that was revolutionizing communication in the late 19th century. The author, a respected figure in the field, traces the evolution of the system from its origins in England to its adaptation and popularity in America. The book emphasizes the advantages of shorthand over traditional longhand writing, particularly its speed and efficiency. The author meticulously explains the principles of the system, breaking down the consonant and vowel sounds and illustrating how they are represented by a series of visually distinct strokes, dots, and dashes. The book goes beyond the basics, introducing numerous abbreviations, known as "logograms," that further increase writing speed for frequently used words. The author also explores the nuances of the system, discussing the importance of precise placement and direction of the signs to ensure clarity and readability. Through a combination of detailed explanations and practical exercises, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to the art of shorthand, allowing readers to master the system and unlock the potential for rapid communication. It offers a glimpse into a time when shorthand was an essential tool for anyone seeking to capture the spoken word, showcasing its influence on communication and its impact on the development of writing systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. Codice articolo 9781331965183_0

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Titolo: The Manual of Phonography (Classic Reprint)

Casa editrice: Forgotten Books

Data di pubblicazione: 2018

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: New

Tipologia articolo: print-on-demand item

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Excerpt from The Manual of Phonography

It is natural, too, that many conscientious teachers, zealous to help their students over the road to phonographic proficiency in the short est possible time, should have worked out what they believe to be improved modes of presenting the system, and we have, therefore, had offered to us a remarkable variety of short-cut methods pur porting to teach the reporting style from the beginning. The essential fallacy which underlies these endeavors to impart a working knowledge of the abbreviated form of phonography before giving the student a rational understanding of the system in its broad, element ary aspect, has been generally recognized by enlightened teachers. Continued experience amply demonstrates that in phonography, as in some other things, the longest way 'round is the shortest way home. Sound reporting habits can not be developed by methods of instruc tion which neglect thorough training in the elementary parts of the system. The corresponding style, too often despised for its own sake, is found, after all, to be the safest and shortest road by which the learner may reach the coveted skill of the amanuensis or reporter.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.