The Phonographic Railway Phrase Book: An Adaptation of Phonography to the Requirements of Railway Business and Correspondence (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book details the history of shorthand usage in the railway industry, from the first usage by the Manchester, Shefeld, and Lincolnshire Railway company to its widespread adoption as the standard practice for expediting business. The author provides insight into the technical and practical applications of shorthand as it evolved, including phraseographs, contractions, and the use of shorthand among railway workers throughout the United Kingdom. The book covers various aspects of railway correspondence, such as the role of shorthand in streamlining communications, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs. It positions the adoption of shorthand within the broader context of the Industrial Revolution and the development of new technologies for business and communication. Through its exploration of the subject, the book sheds light on the integral role shorthand played in the growth and success of the railway industry, and provides valuable insights into the history of communication and technology.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the history of shorthand usage in the railway industry, from the first usage by the Manchester, Shefeld, and Lincolnshire Railway company to its widespread adoption as the standard practice for expediting business. The author provides insight into the technical and practical applications of shorthand as it evolved, including phraseographs, contractions, and the use of shorthand among railway workers throughout the United Kingdom. The book covers various aspects of railway correspondence, such as the role of shorthand in streamlining communications, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs. It positions the adoption of shorthand within the broader context of the Industrial Revolution and the development of new technologies for business and communication. Through its exploration of the subject, the book sheds light on the integral role shorthand played in the growth and success of the railway industry, and provides valuable insights into the history of communication and technology. 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. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334429651_0
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