Tento autor, narozený v Anglii, se proslavil ve Spojených státech jako popularizátor Pitmanova rychlopisu. Během prvních let občanské války sloužil v Unijní armádě. V letech 1863 až 1867 působil jako oficiální stenograf u soudních procesů s vrahy prezidenta Abrahama Lincolna, u případů „Sons of Liberty“, „Ku-Klux Klanu“ a dalších podobných vládních žalob. Zpracovával a sestavoval také tištěné zprávy z těchto soudních řízení.
Gulliverovy cesty, které již přes tři sta let vycházejí stále v dalších vydáních, nastavují nemilosrdně zrcadlo lidské zlobě a zkaženosti. Droboučcí obyvatelé Liliputu, obři z Brobdingnagu, vyznavači vědy z ostrova Laputy i ušlechtilí Hvajninimové jsou zděšeni a pohoršeni Gulliverovým vyprávěním o tom, jaké zvyky panují v jeho rodné zemi. Nesmrtelný příběh poskytuje látku k zamyšlení malým i větším čtenářům.
Phonography, or shorthand writing, was a popular subject in the late nineteenth century, and Benn Pitman was one of its foremost practitioners and instructors. In The Teacher, Pitman lays out his methods for teaching phonography, providing tips, exercises, and practical advice for students and teachers alike. This book is a fascinating look at a lost art and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education.
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This book provides a comprehensive guide to the phonographic system, a shorthand method for writing quickly and efficiently. The book includes a dictionary and phrasebook, making it a valuable resource for students, secretaries, and anyone looking to improve their writing speed.