Towndrow's Revised and Improved Text-Book of Stenography, or Complete Guide to

Thomas Towndrow

ISBN 10: 1334265860 / ISBN 13: 9781334265860

Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of shorthand writing, offering a comprehensive exploration of its history, methodologies, and challenges. The author meticulously dissects various shorthand systems, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, with a particular focus on the limitations of vowel representation and the difficulties in deciphering notes. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, a time when shorthand was gaining prominence as a vital tool for communication and record-keeping, the author presents a compelling argument for a more efficient and accurate system. The book explores the intricacies of shorthand theory, drawing insights from renowned practitioners and scholars, while also delving into the practical aspects of learning and mastering this valuable skill. Through a critical examination of existing systems and the introduction of innovative approaches, the author challenges conventional thinking and paves the way for a more streamlined and effective method of shorthand writing. This book's insights into the art of shorthand remain relevant, offering valuable lessons for anyone seeking to unlock the potential of this time-honored skill. 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.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Towndrow's Revised and Improved Text-Book of Stenography, or Complete Guide to
• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date de parution: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1334265860
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781334265860
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: New
• Type de livre: print-on-demand item
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Excerpt from Towndrow's Revised and Improved Text-Book of Stenography, or Complete Guide to the Art of Writing Short-Hand

Secondly. That as the motion of the pen from point to point is less rapid, because less direct, through the air than upon the paper it self, there is as much time lost by the sudden stop and taking ofi the pen, passing over the detached space. And putting it down again, as in the formation of two (and often-times of three) characters. Thus a detached particle occupies as much time in writing, as if the word were written (by characters) at full length. It has therefore appeared absolutely necessary that the vowel points, so predominant in other sys. Tems, should be entirely rejected, and another kind of substitute provided for them.