Publisher's Synopsis
The Modern Stenographer: A Complete System of Light Line Phonography is a book written by George Howard Thornton in 1882. It is a comprehensive guide to the art of stenography, which is the process of writing in shorthand. The book presents a system of light line phonography, which is a type of shorthand that uses a simplified alphabet of strokes and curves to represent the sounds of words. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of stenography. The first section provides an overview of the principles of phonography and introduces the reader to the basic strokes and rules of the system. The following sections cover more advanced topics such as word and phrase signs, abbreviations, and punctuation. The book also includes a variety of exercises and drills to help the reader develop their stenography skills. These exercises range from simple dictation exercises to more complex transcription tasks. Overall, The Modern Stenographer is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning the art of stenography. It provides a clear and concise introduction to the principles of light line phonography and offers practical guidance for developing proficiency in the system.Being A Plain And Practical Method For Acquiring A Perfect Knowledge Of The Principles Of The Best Phonetic Shorthand.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.
