Elias Longley
'American Manual of Phonography,' by Elias Longley, offers a comprehensive exploration of phonetic shorthand as it was understood in the mid-19th century. This manual is a detailed exposition of the principles and practices of phonography, designed to equip students and practitioners with the skills necessary for rapid and accurate note-taking. Longley’s work provides insights into the methods of phonetic writing that were prevalent during this era, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of shorthand and linguistic systems. It serves as both a practical guide and a historical document, showcasing the techniques used for efficient communication before the advent of modern recording technologies. This book will appeal to historians of language, researchers in communication studies, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of writing systems.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
