Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified: Functional Method

This book is in fair condition, showing significant wear consistent with its age and use as a library reference. The spine is worn, and the covers show signs of fading and fraying. There is no dust jacket present. Inside, the pages are intact with some yellowing, typical for a book of this vintage. An inscription is present, and library markings indicate its previous use in a school setting.

The "Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified, Functional Method" by Louis A. Leslie and Charles E. Zoubek is a comprehensive guide published in 1949 by The Gregg Publishing Company, under McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. This edition, printed in the United States, is a valuable resource for those interested in mastering shorthand, a skill once essential in business and secretarial work. The authors, recognized experts in the field, present a functional method that simplifies the learning process. This copy is an ex-library edition, once part of the Neligh Public Schools Reference Library, and includes a personal inscription. The book's subject matter focuses on educational language instruction, making it a significant piece for collectors and enthusiasts of historical educational texts. Despite the absence of a dust jacket and some wear, this edition remains a testament to the enduring legacy of shorthand instruction.