Course in Isaac Pitman Shorthand : An Exposition of the Author's System of Phonography, Designed for Use in Business Colleges, High Schools, and for Self Instruction (Classic Reprint)

Isaac Pitman

ISBN 10: 0260469718 / ISBN 13: 9780260469717

Published by Forgotten Books Feb 2019, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Course in Isaac Pitman Shorthand : An Exposition of the Author's System of Phonography, Designed for Use in Business Colleges, High Schools, and for Self Instruction (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Feb 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260469718
• ISBN 13: 9780260469717
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 16D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 741 grams

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Synopsis

Master Isaac Pitman’s shorthand system with a clear, practical guide you can study anywhere.

This exposition teaches phonetic spelling and the signs that represent every sound, with step‑by‑step lessons and lots of practice exercises designed for business colleges, high schools, and self‑instruction.

Readers will learn how to write quickly and legibly, using grammalogs to shorten frequent words, and how to combine consonants and vowels for efficient note‑taking. The book presents clear rules, worked examples, and a wide range of drills that build speed and accuracy across topics from basic consonants to long and short vowels, intersections, and compound words. It also explains how to mark punctuation and capitalization within outlines for smooth, continuous writing.

Inside you’ll find structured lessons, practical exercises, and real‑world sample notes that demonstrate the method in action. The edition emphasizes writing for sound, not traditional spelling, helping you capture speech with precision and ease.

• Phonetic writing from the first lesson, with signs for each sound and practice in naming and writing them
• Guidance on aligning vowels, outlines, and strokes to maximize speed
• Grammalogs and contractions to reduce common words into efficient shorthand
• Progressive exercises from basic consonants to third‑place vowels and complex word forms

Ideal for students and professionals seeking a reliable system for fast, accurate shorthand that adapts to varied business contexts.

Ideal for readers of practical writing manuals and anyone starting a course in shorthand or improving note‑taking skills.