Publisher's Synopsis
This English-language book describes a system of shorthand invented by 18th-century British merchant Jeremiah Rich and improved by the theologian and hymn-writer Philip Doddridge. The system is based on phonetics and emphasizes speed and simplicity. This book is ideal for students of linguistics or anyone interested in the history of writing systems.
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