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An essay on short-hand writing : Being an appendix to Williamson's stenography. Which contains, a brief survey of the rise and progress of the art; with an impartial account of the various methods, which have been published since its first introduction. By W. Williamson, short-hand writer, Furnival's-Inn Court, Holborn.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Williamson, William, stenographer
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Printed for the author; and sold by W. Brown, Corner of Essex-street, Strand, M,DCC,LXXX. [1780]
Subjects:	Shorthand > Early works to 1800. Electronic books. Essays.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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