Word List of Gregg Shorthand Simplified [Hardcover] John Robert Gregg and Louis A. Leslie & Charles E. Zoubek

Description

1949 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-preserved copy of the “Word List of Gregg Shorthand Simplified” offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of shorthand, a once-essential skill for secretaries, journalists, and court reporters. Published in 1949, this volume represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Gregg shorthand system, which was first introduced in 1888 by John Robert Gregg. Gregg’s innovative approach, which aimed to simplify the complex shorthand systems of the time, revolutionized the field and became widely adopted in businesses and educational institutions across the United States and beyond.

Authored by Gregg himself, along with Louis A. Leslie and Charles E. Zoubek, this word list served as a comprehensive reference for students and practitioners of the Simplified version of Gregg’s system. The well-preserved condition of this copy, with its clean pages and secure binding, attests to its enduring value as a resource for those interested in the art of shorthand writing or the history of office technologies. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, this book offers a tangible connection to a era when shorthand was an indispensable tool for efficient communication and record-keeping, before the widespread adoption of modern word processing and digital transcription.