Pitman's English And Shorthand Dictionary
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A cornerstone of stenographic education, Pitman's English and Shorthand Dictionary stands as one of the most authoritative and enduring reference works ever produced for the world of shorthand writing. Based on the original work of Sir Isaac Pitman — the Victorian-era inventor of the world's most widely used shorthand system — this New Era Edition presents an exhaustive compilation of proper names, grammalogues, contractions, and an analytical outline of Latin and Greek word elements, equipping students and professional stenographers alike with the tools to master Pitman shorthand with precision and confidence. The volume also chronicles the full vocabulary of the English language as rendered in shorthand symbols, making it an indispensable dual-purpose reference for both transcription and composition. Revised and expanded by Arthur Reynolds, M.A., Oxon., this edition reflects decades of accumulated pedagogical refinement and practical use, cementing the Pitman method's dominance in offices, courtrooms, and newsrooms throughout the English-speaking world. Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. published numerous editions of this dictionary, each building upon the last to reflect the evolving needs of the stenographic profession. Whether used as a daily desk reference or a systematic study aid, this volume remains a testament to the elegance and ingenuity of a system that transformed the written word — leaving the reader to wonder how communication itself might have evolved without it.
Author: Isaac Pitman (Revised By Arthur Reynolds, M.A., Oxon.)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A cornerstone of stenographic education, Pitman's English and Shorthand Dictionary stands as one of the most authoritative and enduring reference works ever produced for the world of shorthand writing. Based on the original work of Sir Isaac Pitman — the Victorian-era inventor of the world's most widely used shorthand system — this New Era Edition presents an exhaustive compilation of proper names, grammalogues, contractions, and an analytical outline of Latin and Greek word elements, equipping students and professional stenographers alike with the tools to master Pitman shorthand with precision and confidence. The volume also chronicles the full vocabulary of the English language as rendered in shorthand symbols, making it an indispensable dual-purpose reference for both transcription and composition. Revised and expanded by Arthur Reynolds, M.A., Oxon., this edition reflects decades of accumulated pedagogical refinement and practical use, cementing the Pitman method's dominance in offices, courtrooms, and newsrooms throughout the English-speaking world. Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. published numerous editions of this dictionary, each building upon the last to reflect the evolving needs of the stenographic profession. Whether used as a daily desk reference or a systematic study aid, this volume remains a testament to the elegance and ingenuity of a system that transformed the written word — leaving the reader to wonder how communication itself might have evolved without it.