Textbook Of The Gurney System Of Shorthand (1884)

A Textbook Of The Gurney System Of Shorthand is a comprehensive guide to the Gurney System of shorthand, written by W. B. Gurney And Sons and first published in 1884. The book provides detailed instructions on how to learn and use the Gurney System, which was a popular form of shorthand in the late 19th century.The book begins with an introduction to shorthand and its benefits, followed by a brief history of the Gurney System. The authors then provide a step-by-step guide to learning the system, including explanations of the various symbols and abbreviations used.Throughout the book, there are numerous examples and exercises to help readers practice their shorthand skills. The authors also provide tips and advice on how to improve speed and accuracy, as well as how to use shorthand in different contexts such as note-taking, dictation, and transcription.In addition to the practical aspects of shorthand, the book also includes sections on the theory behind the Gurney System and its principles. This includes discussions of phonetics, word formation, and sentence structure.Overall, A Textbook Of The Gurney System Of Shorthand is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning or improving their shorthand skills, as well as for historians and linguists interested in the development of shorthand systems in the 19th century.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.

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